Other sights in East Mauritius
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Victoria 1840
Worth a look, Victoria 1840 is an old sugar mill that has been lovingly refurbished to house some of the works of Yvette Maniglier, a bewitching French painter who spent a year under the wing of Matisse. The juxtaposition of industrial brick and splashy modern art works surprisingly well and is best appreciated while dining at the in-house restaurant, Le Café des Arts. To reach the mill-gallery, drive along the main road west out of town away from the stone Gothic church. Then, follow the path towards the Touessrok turning at the signposted entrance on the right side.
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Natural Spring
The actual 'trou d'eau douce' for which the town is named can be found in a man-made stone hole next to the national coast guard's office. To find the natural spring, follow the fork in the main road away from the Gothic church as it slopes down the hill to the docks – the well is on the right side. Locals visit the stash of fresh water when the government supply gets corrupted after a strong storm.
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Hindu Temple
Besides the endless vistas of azure, the area doesn't boast a whole lot when it comes to sights other than a gorgeous Hindu temple that sits on a teeny islet tenuously tethered to the mainland by a thin land-bridge. The views of the dazzling white bastion are best appreciated from Rasoi, the Indian restaurant at Le Saint Géran.
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