Mahebourg

Mahebourg is one of the major fishing centers in Mauritius. Located in the bay of Grand Port, on the southeastern coast of the island of Mauritius, Mahebourg is also the capital of the Grand Port District. One of the popular tourist attractions in Mauritius, Mahebourg attracts a huge number of tourists from all the nook and corner of the world every year. Initially founded by the Dutch during their short era of colonization of Mauritius, Mahebourg was named after the highly successful governor during the French colonization period, Mahe de Labourdonnais. The city of Mahebourg is very rich in natural beauty. A number of rivers, the port and a huge bay have make this place a visual treat for

everyone. To add with this, the Naval Museum, housed in the French colonial mansion, is another popular attraction here. While in Mauritius, if you want to send a couple of days in a calm and serene village, you must come in to Mahebourg. Mahebourg is a wonderful town that would remind you of the French and Dutch colonial history in its every planning of roads. Mahebourg lost its importance when the French chose Port Louis as the main port. The history of the past is still conserved in the Naval Museum. Housed in the French colonial mansion where both the English and French naval commanders wounded in battle in 1810, this museum can be of great attraction especially to the history lovers. The museum showcases some recovered objects from the shipwrecks along the Mauritian coast, such as the bell of the St. Geran which sank back in 1744. You will also find the wrecks from the British frigate, Magiciennes, that sank during the French-British naval battle in 1810. The Naval Museum remains open all the days except Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm. There is no admission fee here. There is also a handicraft village located inside the premises of the museum. There is also the Dutch historical museum in Grand Port that tells you about the early Dutch settlement of the island.

Mahebourg is also the place for natural beauty. Though Mahebourg doesn't have a beach, it has a wonderful waterfront. A number of people come here for evening strolls. Just come here and sit on any of the bench with your special one, it would really be a memorable experience for you. You can also go to the jetty with a pavilion, from where you can see some wonderful tropical fish.