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Nature and Gardens
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Pamplemousse Garden
This
garden is known to naturalists throughout the world for its
large collection of indigenous and exotic plants.
This famous gardens, was started in 1735 by Mahé de Labourdonnais.
The garden boasts 500 different species of plants. Of particular
interest are the giant water-lilies (Victoria Regia), a spice
garden and the Talipot Palms, said the flower once every 60
years after which they die.
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Grand Bassin
This natural lake resting in the
crater of an extinct volcano is a place of pilgrimage for all
Hindus, especially on the occasion of Maha Shivaratree. This
religious festival is celebrated in honour of the God Shiva,
in February.
After a fast, Hindu devotees, dressed in spotless white, carry
the Kanwar – made with bamboo richly decorated with paper
and flowers – in a procession to Grand Bassin to bring
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Casela Bird Park
A tropical paradise set amid abundantly
beautiful gardens. It is situated in the Rivière Noire
District. This bird park stretches over 25 hectares and contains
more 140 varieties amounting to 2,500 birds. Specimen from
the five continents may be seen there. You will find other
attractions such as tigers, fish ponds, tortoises, monkeys,
orchids (seasonal).
This is a wonderful park for children to enjoy.
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Le Domaine les Pailles
The
unique Mauritian estate inflames your imagination through the
harmonious union of history, culture and nature.
Domaine Les Pailles is the culmination of a dream. In addition
to the various restaurants ( Indian, Chinese, Italian and Creole),
it contains a replica of an VIII th century sugar mill, a traditional
copper still where the famous Domaine rum is made.
The Domaine Les Pailles proposes carriages, 4x4 and quad biking
tours and a visit of its spice garden.
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Chamarel
This area, situated in the western
region of Mauritius called Black River, was named after Antoine
de Chamarel, an ex-captain of the French army who, in the 18th
century, bought land there to cultivate vanilla, coffee and
pepper. Coffee is still cultivated there today. At Chamarel,
you will find a small church, a community center and small houses,
typical of the region.
Tourists visiting Chamarel wil first be attracted to the Seven
Coloured Earth and the Chamarel Cascade. Their rounded-shaped
dunes of purple, red, blue, yellow, and ochre shaded are very
particular and are intriguing to geologists. Today you can find
samples of these coloured earths, sold in little plastic tubes
all around the island; some are attached, for example, to key
rings.
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La
Vanille Crocodile and Tortoise Park
Near Rivière des
Anguilles nestled in the wild south of the island, in the heart
of an unspoiled forest, is this farm where Nile crocodiles,
imported from Madagascar are bred. Winding paths will lead you
through 5 hectares of tropical forest to discover other animals
(monkeys, wild boars, bats, deer and huge tortoises –
150 years old).
The crocodile affame serves normal lunch and snacks but also
specialises in crocodile meat dishes.
A gift shop complete the scene.
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Le
Park Naturel de le Val
This
natural parc is situated on the 3000 acres of the Rose-Belle
sugar plantation, district of Grand-Port.
It represents a good example of diversification project created
by sugarcane plantations.
In this parc, you will discover fresh water shrimps, cultivated
in a chemically treated water; several
anthurium greenhouses, used only for exportation. Other plantations,
like the watercress, are sold to
the local market. At Le Val, you will also see deer, sheep,
and tropical fish in a mini aquarium.
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Le Domaine
d'Anse Jonchée
Nestled between the turquoise blue of Le Vieux Grand Port
and the emerald green of a unique primary forest, Le Domaine
d'Anse Jonchée is a heaven of peace and a calm retreat, away
from stressful cities and noisy places.
History: Le Domaine exists since 1988. Indeed part of the valley of
Le Domaine d'Anse Jonchée used to be known as Le Domaine du
Chasseur for about 20 years. In August 2006, Mr Boule acquired le
Domaine du chasseur and le Domaine d’Ylang-ylang with some of
it surrounding land. In February 2007, the overall property became
Le Domaine d'Anse Jonchée. This new name goes along with a
new management team, a new workforce and a new spirit. To
complete our product offer and highlight our new positioning, we
bought the Old Ylang-ylang Distillery in October 2007.
Our Will: We axed our activity in the eco-tourism field in which we
aim to be a reference. To settle our positioning, we are proposing
only eco-friendly activities, a “Simply Mauritius” experience in a
unique and breathtaking environment. Also, thank to our
partnership with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, we are preserving our natural environment,
conserving endemic fauna & flora of Mauritius Island & helping in monitoring & preserving an
endemic falcon, the Kestrel.
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Eureka,
Maison Créole
Eureka is a unique Creole
house built in 1830 in a magnificient garden surrounded by waterfalls
of Moka River and the Moka Range. A visit to Eureka is a must
to understand fully the charms of the tropics. Don’t
forget to stop at the restaurant Le Ravin which is by this
colonial house.
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Parc
Aventure Chamarel
Discover new outdoor activities
in the heart of a unique 12
hectare tropical forest, with Parc Aventure Chamarel.
Regardless of athletic ability,
the young and not so young can roam from trees to trees,
and path to path, attached to a lifeline (safety
equipment). In order to fully enjoy the site's fabulous views,
kiosks have been placed overlooking the Chamarel valley, the
Black River peak...
We offer a wonderful experience in a site that is one of its
kind in Mauritius, with two overhead courses,
that cater to all levels. These courses of differing difficulty
can be done one after the other.
Parc Aventure's activities
also provides a learning experience as a wide variety of plants
are labeled along the paths.
...Parc Aventure Chamarel...Adventure at your fingertips...
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Bois Chéri
- La Route du Thé
The
Garden Tea Route will make you discover a typical and traditional
Mauritius.
It starts at Curepipe, by visiting the ‘Domaine des Aubinaux’,
one of the last colonial houses found on the central plateau,
built in 1872. This house used to be the residence of the owner
of the field of Bois Cheri.
The road leading to the factory crosses the plantations of tea
where one can see women gathering the precious tea leaves.
The guided tours of the factory will enable you to discover
the thousand and one secrecies of tea: rooms for drying, with
the technique of selection according to quality - 10 different
qualities are produced - and finally the place where the tea
is bagged. Several varieties of tea, from natural flavour and
to vanilla, are exported towards South Africa, France and the
United Kingdom. Do not forget to make a halt to the country
cottage for a tasting!
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