Museum sights in Mahébourg
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National History Museum
The colonial mansion housing the National History Museum, just south of the Mahébourg centre, used to belong to the Robillard family and played an important part in the island's history. It was here in 1810 that the injured commanders of the French and English fleets were taken for treatment after the Battle of Vieux Grand Port, the only naval battle in which the French got the upper hand over their British foes.
The story of the victory is retold in the museum, along with salvaged items - cannons, grapeshot and the all-important wine bottles - from the British frigate Magicienne, which sank in the battle.
The museum contains some fascinating artefacts, including early ma…
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