Culture

A colourful multi-ethnical culture is what makes Mauritius unique. There is a lot to learn from and about it, ranging from Hindu festivals to the famous Blue Penny stamp.

Jeux des Îles 2019 in Mauritius

Les Jeux des Îles is a sporting event organized every four years since 1979. This competition brings together all the islands of the...

Château de Labourdonnais

A visit to the Château de Labourdonnais is an immersion into 19th century colonial Mauritian architecture. Built in 1856, the domain...

Port Louis - Museums

The Blue Penny Museum One of the most important museums in Port Louis is the Blue Penny Museum, since it exhibits the famous “Blue...

Port Louis - The Citadel

Right in the centre of Port Louis, built on a hill, you can find the Citadel, a fort overlooking the capital. It was built in the 19th...

Grand Bassin

Another name for the sacred lake in Grand Bassin is Ganga Talao. For Mauritians it represents a replica of the mighty river Ganges, which...

About Mauritius

Mauritius is a small tropical island situated in the Southeast of Africa. You’ll find it in the Indian ocean between Madagascar and...