Must-see attractions in Rodrigues

  • François Leguat Reserve

    Rodrigues

    In 1691 François Leguat wrote that there were so many tortoises on Rodrigues that 'one can take more than a hundred steps on their shell without touching…

  • Saturday Market

    Rodrigues

    The Saturday market is as busy as Rodrigues gets and it's the best place on the island to shop for fresh produce and souvenirs. It's open the rest of the…

  • Trou d'Argent

    Rodrigues

    One of the loveliest cove beaches anywhere in the Indian Ocean, this isolated spot, enclosed by low cliffs, is accessible only on foot on the coastal…

  • Grande Montagne Nature Reserve

    Rodrigues

    One of the last remaining stands of forest on Rodrigues, this nature reserve crowns the island's summit. The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation has planted…

  • Caverne Patate

    Rodrigues

    Caverne Patate, in the island's southwestern corner, is an impressive cave system with a few stalagmite and stalactite formations. Visit is by guided tour…

  • Jardin des 5 Sens

    Rodrigues

    This pretty little botanical garden of indigenous Rodriguan plants is an interesting way to spend an hour, not to mention a good initiative. Time your…

  • La Résidence

    Rodrigues

    One of the oldest buildings still standing in Port Mathurin, La Résidence dates from 1897, when it provided a fairly modest home for the British chief…

  • St Gabriel Church

    Rodrigues

    This surprisingly grand church in the middle of Rodrigues has one of the largest congregations in the Port Louis diocese. Constructed between 1936 and…

  • Church

    Rodrigues

    This church is a local landmark – its Sunday-morning Mass is standing-room only.

  • Mosque

    Rodrigues

    Modest town-centre mosque painted green and white.