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The north coast of Mauritius, Mauritius

From Pointe aux Piments to Grand Gaube, via Grand Baie, the northern coast offers the largest concentration of hotels in Mauritius.

Nevertheless, be reassured: almost all hotels are perfectly integrated into the landscape in the shadow of filaos and coconut trees. If you want to go out at night, choose a hotel in Grand Baie. However, if you prefer to relax, opt for a more distant hotel.

The northeast coast is home to legends of the hotel business such as the Royal Palm but also offers addresses that are full of charm. Be careful, however, concerning the beaches: the quality varies considerably depending on the hotel. If lazing around the edge of the lagoon is your priority, go to the coast of Peyrebère, Cap Malheureux and Grand Gaube.

The sites easily accessible from the north coast are the Pamplemousses botanical gardens, the Domaine des Pailles (a colonial village reconstructed around a distillery) and the colonial house Eureka. You can also visit Port-Louis (for its market and the Caudan seafront). Depending on the number of sites to visit, excursions take between half a day and a full day. It is possible to reserve a place on these excursions at most of the hotels.

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pros

•  A wide range of choices (this charming little address at the hotel of great standing).
•  The proximity of Grand Baie (for entertainment and shopping).

cons

•  Beaches of changeable quality.
•  Less authentic nature than in the south.

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• To see

  Go and see the coastal church of Cape Malheureux, on the peninsula of the same name. A church with typically Mauritian vivid colours (red roof and white walls), looking over the lagoon and the island of Coin de Mire. Mass on Sunday morning here is always attended by the islanders so visit during the week when there is nobody around making it perfect to enjoy the panorama in completely tranquility.

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  To do

  A picnic on the beach at Trou aux Biches or Mont-Choisy at the weekend. Under the filaos close to the lagoon do as the Mauritians do who come along with the family and unpack boiled eggs, rice salads and cold meats onto blankets. There is no point in bringing along dessert, as there are many street vendors of ice cream (in coloured vans).

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  To think about

  Do not forget to allow sufficient time to get to the airport. For the time being, there is not a road that bypasses Port-Louis, bringing the travel time between Grand Baie and Mahébourg to one hour and a half on average, or two hours at peak times. Remember also that the tax-free purchases are possible not only from Mauritius (international flights), but also upon arrival, there is a shop offering alcohol and cartons of cigarettes of international brands.

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• To avoid

  Avoid using cars and take a walk or go by bicycle along the road which runs from Grand Baie in Peyrebère. Although the road is picturesque (surrounded by flamboyant scenery, private homes and gardens offering escape from the lagoon), traffic (cars, delivery trucks and buses) will make parking a little difficult. Instead, walk along the beaches and ride a bike on small inland roads.

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  To try

  Have a gourmet meal at the Le Pescatore restaurant. It is located in Trou aux Biches, in a traditional Creole house, with a crank (veranda without windows) overlooking the lagoon. Freshly caught fish and seafood are presented in salads, carries, or simply grilled with herbs. Try the vindaye d'ouritess (pieces of octopuses with a sauce flavoured with vinegar and garlic), fillet of ballan wrasse or grilled Giant African threadfin, served with lime.

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  To bring back

  Jam made of exotic fruit, red sugar, spices, basketry and natural essences (ylang-ylang, vanilla, lemon grass and eucalyptus). You can do some shopping at the morning market in Port-Louis, or if you prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of the capital (and its heavy traffic), go to the shopping areas of Labourdonnais and the Adventure of Sucre.

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