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Eureka

If you love history and want to learn the past of Mauritius, you must come in at Eureka. Eureka is a unique and wonderful Creole house located at Moka, Mauritius, in the middle of the island. It is one of the best preserved period residences that is still in good state. Built in 1830, the Creole house Eureka is situated in a wonderful garden surrounded by waterfalls of Moka River and the Moka Range. Not only the history of the place, Eureka in Mauritius has a lot more to offer to the tourists. The scenic beauty of the place would surely win you heart. One of the popular tourist attractions in Mauritius, Eureka attracts a huge number of tourists from every parts of the world, especially from the Asian countries. If you

want to understand the full charms of the tropics of Mauritius, you must come at Eureka. Come and explore the place, you will surely love it. The history of Eureka Creole house is quite interesting. Eureka was built by Mr. Carr, a popular British who wanted to be close to 'Le Reduit', the governor's place. Later the ownership of this house was changed to Mr. Montmirail and then again to Mr. And Mrs. Robinson in 1812, and to Mr. Eugene Leclezio, father of Sir Eugene Leclezio, the chief justice and Henry Leclezio, the attorney and member of the Legislative Assembly in 1856.

Once you enter the Eureka, you will be greeted with the live history of the past. The environment changes immediately after you enter the house. All the antique furniture of the house would remind you of the Colonial life. The surrounding of the house is amazing to make you delighted. The topical nature along with the romantic flora would surely mesmerize you while you wander through the park of the house. If you feel a bit tired while visiting the park, take some rest under the shade of a majestic conifer. There is also a pond inside the park which is also a better place to enjoy the beauty and the calmness of the surroundings. To add something more to Eureka, there is also a wonderful waterfalls down the ravine. See the beauty of the falls or if you wish to enjoy more, you can also dive and swim there.

Dining experience at Eureka is also a wonderful one. Choose some Creole cuisine and have them down the ravine or under the veranda – you will love the experience. Spending a couple of nights to Eureka would be a wonderful experience. There are some comfortable accommodation available there to make your stay a memorable one.

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