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“A day at La Vallee de Ferney is a unique experience, a breath of fresh air; where you are completely disconnected from civilization and your everyday life routine.”
Nested within Bambou Mountains, La Vallée de Ferney is a nature reserve of 200 hectares which tends to preserve the native forest of Mauritius. With its unique biodiversity, the forest is a shelter for more than 100 plant species, and numerous animals, including vertebrate and invertebrate species.
Mahebourg is a small city (population 15,753 as of 2000) on the southeastern coast of the island of Mauritius. It is the capital of the Grand Port District. It is named after Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais, one of the most successful governors of the French colonial period. It was originally built by the Netherlands during their brief period of colonisation of the island.
Blue Bay is situated on the South Eastern tip of the island boasting one of the clearest and biggest lagoons on island. The lagoon is surrounded by a coral reef and was declared a marine park in 1997. The Blue Bay Marine Park is a paradise for snorkelers and divers. The bay lies in a semicircle of Filao trees, one of the finest bathing spots on the island
Mahebourg market day is Monday. Every week this traditional, fragranced and vibrant market overflows with spices, tropical fruit and vegetables, clothes and hand crafts of all kinds, breathing life into the heart of the town. Compared to other Mauritius’ markets, Mahebourg market remains the least touristic, offering great bargains on items such as souvenirs, clothes and spices.
In 1870 the Rault family started producing manioc biscuits at their little biscuit factory on the northern borders of Mahebourg. It has hardly changed since. The crunchy, square biscuits are made entirely by hand using a secret recipe passed down from generation to generation and baked on hotplates over stoves fuelled with dried sugar-cane leaves. A tour of the factory is offered on the spot.