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 The
south is the wildest and less developed region of the island. Apart from
Mahébourg and its surroundings, this region has remained untouched
because of the absence of calm lagoons. The 'deep south' as it is sometimes
called, is probably the unknown and forgotten side of coastal region of
Mauritius with its high cliffs and raging seas. Gris Gris and Le Souffleur
are two natural spots along this coastline that offer some breathtaking
sights. At Souillac, a village named after the Vicompte of Souillac, there
is the Robert Edouard Hart Musuem. This Mauritian poet and painter has
written extensively on the island especially on the Southern coast. Not
far from Souillac is Rochester Falls, one of the most beautiful warterfalls
of Mauritius. |
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| At Rivière des Anguilles in the South, the Vanilla Crocodile Park is home to crocodiles imported from Madagascar and other reptiles. One can also find other animals found in the forest of Mauritius like monkeys, wild boars, deer and tortoises. | |
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| Le Val Nature Park is another place for nature fanatics. Situated in a more central area, it is a peaceful haven for fish, tortoise, birds and monkeys and is blessed with a superb tropical vegetation and climate. | |
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the South-East of the island, the ruins of ancient fortifications constructed
under the French bear witness of the many naval battles in this region
of the island. Archaeologists have recently dug out the ruins of Fort
Frederick Hendrick, built under the Dutch. |
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 The
'Domaine du Chasseur' situated at Anse Jonchée in the South East
of the island is made up of 900 hectares of hunting ground for wild animals
such as deers, boars and monkeys. Bungalows are also rented and an exotic
restaurant serves delicious Mauritian Cuisine. Next to it is the Domaine
Ylang Ylang where the Ylang Ylang flower, used by perfumers, is cultivated.
The hillside of the Domain, also offers an extraordinary view on this
South Eastern part of the island. You can walk around this Domaine and
enjoy the scent of Ylang Ylang and other aromatic plants that are distilled
in the nearby distillery. There is also a rustic but pleasant restaurant
where you can enjoy local Mauritian cuisine. |
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