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Mauritian flavours: my gourmet itinerary across the island

Mauritius, an island to savour

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Ile Maurice

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À vivre

Discovering Mauritius also means savouring it. My culinary itinerary began in the bustling streets of Port Louis, with a still-warm dholl puri filled with curry and spicy chatini. In the markets, the scents of spices, vanilla and tropical fruit are intoxicating. In Grand Baie, I try fried noodles by the water, simple but delicious. In the south, staying with a local family, I taste a spiced rougail saucisse, served with steaming rice and pickled vegetables (achard). Every dish tells a story of blending: Creole, Indian, Chinese, European. In Chamarel, I finish with a local sweet treat: gâteau patate and a homemade spiced rum. This culinary journey is far more than a taste discovery — it is a dive into the Mauritian soul, generous, warm and inventive. Every meal becomes an encounter, every bite a memory. Mauritius is experienced as much through the palate as through the heart.

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Some encounters leave a mark, and meeting the giant tortoises at François Leguat Reserve is one of them. Located in the south-west of Rodrigues, on the Anse-Quittor peninsula, just minutes from Plaine-Corail Airport, this 20-hectare nature reserve recreates the island's original ecosystem. More than 3,000 Aldabra and radiated tortoises, introduced between 2006 and 2007, roam freely here.

Immersion in Mauritian Life

A lesson in tolerance

Experiencing Mauritian life is about far more than visiting a tropical island. It means stepping into a daily life rich in smiles, sharing and human warmth. From the very first exchanges, the natural kindness of Mauritians is striking. They have a rare gift for making you feel at home, simply, with a kind word, a thoughtful gesture, a spontaneous invitation to share a meal. Religious ...

Chamarel, the Land of Seven Colours

The magic of Mauritius’ highlands

Tucked away in the highlands of southwest Mauritius, Chamarel is a place where nature displays its full power. From the moment I arrive, I am struck by the grand panoramas: green hills, the sea glittering on the horizon, and a unique light that enhances every detail. The famous Seven Coloured Earths amaze me: these undulating dunes in shades of ochre, red, purple and blue seem almost unreal. ...

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