In Riviere Du Rempart, two very different points of interest give your trip its character: Notre Dame Auxiliatrice church in Cap Malheureux and The Nine at Azuri Golf. One offers a cultural experience, while the other focuses squarely on golf. If you’re looking for accommodation, this contrast can help you decide what matters most to you.
Mass, a seashell and golf
In Cap Malheureux, you can enter Notre Dame Auxiliatrice church to attend Mass or see the holy water font made from a giant seashell. This combination of a religious occasion and an unusual object gives a visit to the church a distinctive cultural touch.
The Nine at Azuri Golf is a nine-hole par-3 golf course in the district, near the northeast coast of Mauritius. This offers a clearly defined sporting interest alongside a visit to the church. Before visiting, check whether the course is currently open.
When looking for accommodation, it helps to first decide what matters most to you: would you rather plan your trip around culture or golf? Then you can check which location suits your plans.
Nature on Mauritius
Looking at Mauritius as a wider travel destination adds other perspectives on nature to these local themes. Bras-d’Eau National Park is in the northeast of Mauritius. It covers 497.2 hectares and was declared the country’s second terrestrial national park on October 25, 2011. The park is planted predominantly with mahogany, araucarias, tecoma and eucalyptus.
In Bras-d’Eau National Park, the Coq des Bois Trail winds through the forest and ends at Mares Chevrettes. Mare Sarcelle is also part of the park and is home to mangroves, native plant species and several migratory bird species. The park’s natural landscape therefore brings together forest, mangroves and a range of plant and bird species.
Another natural highlight on Mauritius is Blue Bay Marine Park. Its rich marine ecosystem is home to diverse marine fauna and flora, particularly a varied coral community. A wider view of Mauritius therefore takes in both terrestrial nature and a marine habitat with coral.
History and remembrance on Mauritius
The cultural landscape of Le Morne is at the southwestern tip of Mauritius and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 10, 2008. It illustrates the history of slavery on Mauritius and the pursuit of freedom in the 17th and 18th centuries. The mountain served as a fortress and refuge for enslaved people who had escaped; physical and oral evidence attests to this use. Le Morne is thus connected to a specific history of resistance, refuge and the pursuit of freedom.
Vieux Grand Port is considered the site of the first human settlement on Mauritius. In contrast, Le Morne brings the history of slavery and resistance to the fore. The two places therefore represent different historical perspectives on Mauritius: the beginning of human settlement on the one hand, and the pursuit of freedom in the 17th and 18th centuries on the other.
Island cuisine and getting around
Culinary tips also add to the island experience: dhollpuri and roti are among Mauritians’ favorite dishes. To get around, bus services operate in different regions of Mauritius, with routes to almost every place on the island. Check current routes and timetables when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Riviere Du Rempart, Grand Gaube, Grand Baie, Cap Malheureux, Pereybere, Poste Lafayette, Roches Noire, Calodyne, Amitié, The Vale.
For a broader travel overview: Mauritius.
