The town of Curepipe, Mauritius, is not in itself a tourist town. However, unlike its peers, Curepipe has several tourist attractions, including the famous Trou aux Cerfs. Officially, the town of Curepipe covers an area […]
The town of Curepipe, Mauritius, is not in itself a tourist town. However, unlike its peers, Curepipe has several tourist attractions, including the famous Trou aux Cerfs. Officially, the town of Curepipe covers an area […]
The history of China Town In the 1940s, a large number of Chinese immigrants arrived in Mauritius to set up businesses. They settled along the Royal Road in the heart of Port Louis, and this […]
Geography of Mauritius: A paradise of 2,040km2 First of all, it is important to know that Mauritius is a republic which includes other islands such as Rodrigues, Agaléga and St-Brandon. Mauritius is also one of […]
The Pamplemousses Garden, one of the oldest tropical gardens in the world. In Mauritius, this little piece of paradise in the village of Pamplemousses is called the "Pamplemousses Garden" and is a popular tourist attraction. The […]
The history of the Central Post Office in Mauritius Long before the advent of modern technology and e-mail, Mauritius had a well-developed postal system adapted to the needs of the nation. However, the first simple […]
The green colour on the Mauritian flag is said to represent the cultivation of sugar cane in Mauritius. Since the arrival of the Dutch in 1598, and until 1710, sugar cane is the most cultivated […]
The new Mauritian polymer banknotes The Bank of Mauritius is introducing, in 2013, polymer banknotes of 25, 50, 500, 1000 and 2000 rupees, which replace the old paper notes. The new polymer banknotes have the […]
The history of the Jummah Majid Mosque The year was 1852. Port-Louis already had a small community of Muslims. To express their faith, they found a piece of land and built a mosque in the […]
The Arulmigu Sockalingum Meenatchee Ammen Tirukkovil, better known as the Kaylasson Temple, is an architectural wonder. Located in St Croix in the northern suburbs of Port Louis, it is the oldest temple in Mauritius. Its […]
Apart from its many geographical facets, Mauritius derives its beauty from its multicultural population. The history of Mauritius; the island was populated by the Dutch, the English, the Arabs, the French. This was followed by […]
In the heart of Mauritius lies a cultural and historical treasure. A natural treasure hidden in the country's unexploited forests, far from civilisation. A sacred sanctuary where discovery and spirituality go hand in hand. The […]
1737 the year the hotel industry was born in Mauritius Did you know that the first hotel in Mauritius opened its doors in 1737, in the capital city of Port Louis? And yes! Still under […]
The town of Port Louis is the first town that ever existed in Mauritius. With the ocean nearby, the French were the first to settle in Port Louis. As the name suggests, it is the […]
Description of the only photo museum in Mauritius The Mauritius Museum of Photography is the only museum of its kind in the Indian Ocean. Mr Bréville's collection is private, and the museum is located in […]
The evolution of the Central Post Museum Long before the advent of modern technology and e-mails, Mauritius had a developed postal system that was adapted to the needs of the nation. However, one has to […]
Pamplemousses Village District Council In the 18th century, slaves were sold here. Today it is the headquarters of the Pamplemousses District Council, a reminder of the colonial period. Soon the village of Pamplemousses will see […]
The accelerated pace around Saint-Louis Cathedral during the week We are now in Cathedral Square, in the shadow of a large Bois-Noire on the left side of the church, just outside the Commercial Court. The […]
Located in the western part of Port Louis, Fort Adelaide, which was named after Queen Adelaide, explains the initials we will find on the structure of the main entrance of this monument. Built some 240 […]
Situated a few meters from the Prime Minister's office, whose building is also historical as it housed the National Treasury building in French times, and adjoining the magnificent and emblematic garden of the Company, the […]
The origin of Sega in Mauritius "Grand festin pé déroulé bord la mer, dimoun finn entouré, autour enn grand difé "…This sentence comes from one of the most famous local songs in Mauritius. This phrase […]
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. Located in the Port Louis district, it is the economic, cultural and political centre of the country. It is also the most populous city - with nearly 200,000 […]
The dodo is as emblematic in Mauritius as the panda is in China or the kangaroo in Australia. The Dodo (scientific name: Raphus cucullatus) - is a short-winged winged animal that was known in the […]
The history of Mauritius is quite fascinating. You will realise how the past has played a great role in the modern island. However, there is a lack of documentation on when the island was discovered. […]