Things to do in Praslin
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La Goulue
This little eatery doesn't have beach frontage but the terrace catches some breeze and the menu should please most palates. It features Creole staples with a French twist, such as steak au poivre crème cognac (steak with pepper in cognac cream sauce), and various filling snacks.
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Vallée de Mai
Praslin's World Heritage-listed Vallée de Mai is one of only two places in the world where you can see the rare coco de mer palms growing in their natural state (the other being nearby Curieuse Island). If the entry price seems steep, remember this is a unique chance to experience a slice of Eden.
Three trails lead through the park, of which the longest takes around three hours. Signs indicate some of the other endemic trees to look out for, including several varieties of pandanus (screw pine) and latanier palms.
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Coco Rouge
Everyone loves an insider's tip, and Coco Rouge is that easy-to-miss 'secret spot' that locals like to recommend. Run by Tony, a teacher, it serves up a sensational-value set menu at dinner, with the best smoked fish salad (mixed with avocado and veggies) we've had in the Seychelles. The poisson à la créole (Creole-style fish), the Chinese noodles and the salad were delectable too. The setting is refreshingly simple, with sturdy takamaka tables. We'll be back - see you there.
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Bonbon Plume
Is it a tourist trap or a seafood mecca? Both, perhaps. With such a location - the palm-thatched canopy is right on the beach - tables are unsurprisingly in high demand. Anything from moules à la seychelloise (Seychellois-style mussels) to the catch of the day, this is a simple seafood delight. Your choice of critter will have a huge influence on the fiscal outlay. For grilled lobster or cigale de mer (squill fish), you'll be looking at Rs 350.
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Tante Mimi
Tante Mimi is a real heartbreaker. At the casino in Anse Volbert, you couldn't ask for a more atmospheric setting - think a lovely old colonial house, creaky parquet flooring, Creole furnishings throughout, candlelit tables, silver cutlery, chandeliers and a wide-ranging menu featuring Creole classics. Unfortunately we found the food only average and the service utterly amateurish. Give it a second chance, perhaps. Free pick-up.
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Sagittarius Taxi Boat
The alternative is to charter your own boat from Anse Volbert. Sagittarius Taxi Boat, on the beach beside the Paradise Sun Hotel, charges €25 for Curieuse; Curieuse with St Pierre costs €30. You can also contact Edwin at Laurier Guest House, whose tours get rave reviews from travellers.
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Nature Seychelles
About 2km southwest of Praslin, Cousin Island is run as a nature reserve by Nature Seychelles . The bird population is estimated to exceed 300,000 on an island measuring just 1km in diameter. It's an amazing experience to walk through thick forest with birds seemingly nesting on every branch.
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Gelateria de Luca
Praslin's prime ice-cream parlour will leave you a drooling mess. Order a coppa tropicale (Rs 40), and you'll see why. It also whips up pasta dishes and various snacks, and the vitamin-packed passionfruit juice is killer. Two minuses: the décor is unimaginative and there's no view.
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Café Oganibar
Under new management, the Oganibar is big in ambitions, with such concoctions as fish fillet baked in banana leaves, braised chicken with honey, and grilled prawns with garlic butter. There's a Creole buffet on Thursday evening and a Chinese buffet on Saturday evening.
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Le Chevalier
Can't get a table at Bonbon Plume? Don't despair. Here's an acceptable plan B. OK, it's not right on the beach and the setting is frustratingly bland, but the octopus curry and the tuna steak go down a treat. Steer clear of the tuna salad (Rs 75), made of canned tuna.
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Seychelles Island Foundation
Harvesting the nuts is strictly controlled by the Seychelles Island Foundation , an NGO which manages the Vallée de Mai on behalf of the government. Money from the sale of nuts goes towards SIF's conservation work in the Vallée de Mai and on Aldabra.
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Jungle
Nightlife in Praslin? No, really? It usually comes as a surprise to many visitors that the island rocks (by Seychellois standards) on Friday and Saturday evenings. Shakers and movers head en masse to the Jungle .
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Sunset Café
Lobster for less than Rs 250? Yes, it's possible. This small, pleasantly informal number is worth visiting for the good, cheap and wholesome food created from quality ingredients. It has a few outdoor tables.
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George Camille Art Gallery
Camille's work is inspired by the beauty and nature around him, incorporating stylised fish, geckos and coco de mer palms in his works, as well as more conventional scenes of rural life.
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Espadon Restaurant
This tiny, typically Creole joint is a great place for a cheap and fast meal at lunchtime, or for a fixed menu come the evening. The naive fresco sporting colourful fish is amusing.
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Casino des Îles
Most large hotels put on their own entertainment programmes, or you can try your luck at the Casino des Îles . Call ahead and you will be picked up from your hotel.
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