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EXCURSIONS * NORTH WEST COAST- POINTE aux Piments |
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propositions of excursions |
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Mauritius, it is not only idleness,
beaches of fine sand and hotels 5
stars. We propose also interesting
excursions and visits of the Island:
ballad in catamaran, submarine dive,
visit of parks and domains, walking
under the water, in the evening Séga....
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| Port
Louis – Pamplemousses Botanical
Garden |
Port Louis
is the Capital of Mauritius and its
only port, enchanting in its diversity.
There, modern buildings stand next
to traditional colonial houses; the
market abounds with exotic fruits,
vegetables and spices; and vendors
will tempt you with garments at unbelievable
prices.
The China town will fascinate you
by its atmosphere, its characteristic
smells and its shops filled with curios.
But you might well prefer to visit
one of its famous jewellery shops.
In Port Louis, you will find Temples,
Mosques, Churches and old military
fort dating from the days of English
colonisation, and offering you a superb
view of the city and the harbour.
At lunchtime you can choose a set
menu offering Creole food which you
can enjoy in the Veranda of a genuine
Colonial house, Eureka, now converted
into a museum, ten minutes from town.
An exotic Chinese meal on the city
waterfront The best Indian cuisine
at "Domaine les Pailles"
After lunch, we go north to the Pamplemousses
Garden created in the XVIIIth
Century by Pierre Poivre. Your guide
will tell you all of the botanical
garden, which ranks among the most
famous of its kind in the world.
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| Ile
aux Cerfs (An island adjacent to Mauritius) |
With its sandy beaches,
coconut trees and casuarinas, Ile
Aux Cerfs is the Tropical island
of your dreams, only ten minutes away
from the mainland by boat - a short
trip across the lagoon with its fantastic
colours.
Although the island is a popular resort,
you can still find a quiet corner in
one of its small coves or on the neighbouring
Mangénie Island.
For the more active, there are pedal
boats, canoes, water ski, wind surfing
and even paragliding. However, the cost
of those activities is not included
in the excursion package, which is as
follows:
(1) Relaxing on the beach of Ile aux
Cerfs, lunch in one of the restaurants
on the Island.
(2) Morning relaxing on the beach, around
noon visit of a waterfall at the mouth
of the Grand River South East.
For lunch a BBQ grill with different
choice as fish, lobster and chicken.
In the afternoon idling on the Island
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| Curepipe
- Chamarel (7 coloured earth) |
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A trip to the interior of the island,
with its marvellous sights, and Trou
Aux Cerfs, its dormant volcano. The
visit starts in Curepipe,
one of the largest commercial and
residential towns situated near Trou
Aux Cerfs where you will discover
a great variety of local and duty
free products in the city centre.
We shall also stop at one of the
factories specialising in the famous
ships models. The trip will continue
through Mare aux Vacoas, Plaine Champagne,
Grand Bassin (where Hindu pilgrims
gather occasionally and every year)
and the Black River Gorge down to
Chamarel, offering
a variety of landscapes ranging from
dense continental forests, luxuriant
tropical vegetation, against the blue
of the Indian Ocean.
Two possibilities for lunch (Drinks
not included)
- Chinese restaurant in Curepipe
- A sumptuous meal, in the enchanting
valley of Chamarel, "La Varangue
sur Morne" Restaurant
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| Mahebourg
/ Domaine du Chasseur |
| Mahébourg
is steeped in history. It was named
after Mahé de Labourdonnais,
French Governor of Mauritius, and was
the Capital of the island during the
French occupation. It is now more like
a large fishing village. Places of natural
and historical interest include the
new refurbished naval museum with pictures
and relics of the encounter between
the British and French ships at Île
de la Passe in 1810, and a cassava biscuit
factory created in 1870.
At Anse Jonchée, the road
winds up the mountains side through
pineapple plantations and magnificent
trees to Le Domaine du Chasseur. For
lunch we propose Venison at Le Domaine
du Chasseur OR Seafood lunch
at "Le Barachois" restaurant
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| South-unspoilt |
The South coast has preserved
much of its primeval beauty.
At Gris Gris, for example
where the waves come crushing against
the cliffs.
Souillac will remind us of the Mauritian
Poet, Robert Edouard Hart, who spent
the last years of his life there.
In Rivière des Anguilles, we
shall have a guided tour of the 'La
Vanille Crocodile Park'.
Then onwards along the coast to Riambel,
Pomponette, Pointe aux Roches, villages
with quaint names which conjure up memories
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| Le
Domaine Les Pailles |
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minutes from Port Louis, the capital,
at the foot of the mountains, a forgotten
valley, LE DOMAINE LES PAILLES.
Visitors will be able to rediscover
the old ways of living in an environment
surrounded by nature with old traditions
carefully revived.
Visitors will be first taken by horse
driven carriage or by train to the
RENDEZ-VOUS, where the visit begins.
The MILL, a true copy of the first
sugar mill of the ancient ISLE DE
FRANCE, will give the visitor the
opportunity to see how sugar was produced
during Pierre Poivre's century in
1770.
Complement to the Mill, the ALAMBIC,
a true replica of a model dating back
to 1758 found at the French archives
in Paris, allows us to distil our
own Rum.
Two hours drive in the mountain and
the valley on board Land Rovers with
unparalleled views on the western
plains of Mauritius.
For lunch, you will have the choice
among 3 restaurants:
- La Canelle Rouge caters for an extensive
variety of quick meals with the same
quality which Le Domaine uses as its
benchmark
- Indra, meaning "God of the
Sky" offers the very finest of
Indian cuisine in a decor and ambiance
second to none.
- Fu Xiao, the "Laughing Buddha"
brings you an authentic taste in China.
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| Isla
Mauritia |
We shall board this
historic XVIIth Century sailing craft
at Grand Bay. The skipper will present
your illustrious hostess before setting
sail out of the lagoon.
The swishing of the wind in the sails
the whistle punctuating the skipper's
orders to the crew, the deep blue waters
rushing alongside the boat sides….
will build up unforgettable souvenirs
to take back home.
"Isla Mauritia" will anchor
in the sheltered bay of Balaclava where
lunch will be served on the beach, which
can be reached by the shuttle boat or
by a swim.
Whilst the crew will prepare your lunch,
you will be able to discover the coral
outcrops. On the way back, the tropical
rhythm of the crew turned entertainers
will get into your body and you will
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| Catamaran
"ManouCat" |
The catamaran is based
at Trou aux Biches, which you will reach
around 08hr30.
From there, you will sail towards L'Ile
Plate, some 8 nautical miles away (1
hour).
On the way there, you will pass by the
"Coin de Mire" a superb rocky
island rising from the sea. A haven
for rare birds.
L'Ile Plate has a rich historical past
traces, which are still to be found
amongst the trees: remnants of huts
a well pan abandoned light house…
You will also be able to discover one
of the richest lagoons of the island…
at your leisure and complete peace.
Lunch will be served on board in
a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.
You will reach harbour at the beginning
of the afternoon where your vehicle
will be waiting to return you back
to your hotel. Your head bubbling
with images of a superb day...
Our package always include BBQ lunch
and the drinks.
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| Deep
See Fishing |
Mauritius is well known
for the "Miraculous" catches
that have been made along its coastline.
The equipment and the organisation of
the deep fishing are also at a very
high and international standard.
A professional team who will be glad
to make you appreciate your outing to
the maximum will assist you.
The boat is equipped with 3 fishing
rods (for 3 Fisherman) but can take
a maximum of 8 persons on board.
Drinks are included and limited to beers.
Two formulae: 6 hours of fishing.
Unless you are really a die-fisherman,
you are advised taking the 9 hours
trip. Boarding: 07hr30 in the morning.
We suggest that you to take your own
snack or lunch pack.
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