Things to do in South Mauritius
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Les Copains d'Abord
With its good location on the seafront promenade and smart décor, Les Copains d'Abord is the best restaurant in town, owned by the former proprietor of the smart Domaine du Chasseur. The cuisine is mixed Mediterranean and Mauritian with particularly good seafood.
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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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Notre Dame des Anges
The butter-coloured tower of Notre Dame des Anges church provides a focal point in Mahébourg. The original church was built in 1849, but it has been restored several times over the years, most recently in 1938. Take a quick peek inside at the baronial roof timbers. Local people visit throughout the day to make offerings to Père Laval, whose statue stands to your right immediately inside the door. It's worth a visit just for the priceless 'beware of children' sign outside.
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Biscuit Factory
In 1870 the Rault family started producing manioc biscuits at their little Biscuit Factory on the northern outskirts of Mahébourg. It has changed hardly a jot since. The crispy, square cookies are made almost entirely by hand, using a secret recipe passed down the generations, and baked on hotplates over stoves fuelled with dried sugar cane leaves. The short guided tour ends with a chance to sample the end result - with a nice cup of tea of course.
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Chez Nous
On a windy bay between Mahébourg and Blue Bay, Chez Nous offers great views across the lagoon from its tables (all indoors due to the wind) and a dodgy selection of Athena posters on the wall (check out those adorable three-year-olds getting married…) The mainly seafood menu is good, with smoked marlin the speciality.
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La Colombe
Disco lights, kitsch décor and friendly staff await you at Mahébourg's liveliest venue on a side street set back from the promenade. House specials include venison and wild boar with honey. Things liven up a bit on Saturday, which is occasionally séga night.
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Chez Patrick
Patrick's is hugely popular with tourists for its traditional atmosphere and authentic Creole cooking. Portions are on the small side however, and when it's busy service can be slow. It's advisable to reserve in the evening.
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Monte Carlo
This rather sorry place has seen better times and is in a fairly uninspiring location facing the bus station, but the food served up is perfectly good. It serves reliable Creole, Chinese and more pricey French cuisine.
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Chick's Resto
OK it's not the Café de Flore, but Chick's with its outdoor tables is about the only place in town to kick back with a cold beer and shoot the breeze with the locals. Pizza and chicken is also available.
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Le Croissant de Lune
This charming German-run café is a great place for breakfast or a light lunch. It serves up delicious pastries cooked on the premises, pizza and very good sandwiches.
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Man Ramdhayan
Offers minibus tours of the island; prices start at around Rs400 per person. Book by phone (there's no office) and he'll come and pick you up at your hotel.
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