Live Mauritius
at your own pace.

To begin

Welcome to Mauritius

The essentials before you arrive: the island in figures, month-by-month weather, local customs.

The island in a few words

• Volcanic island of 2 040 km², Indian Ocean, 2,000 km from Africa
• Population of 1,3 million inhabitants — mixed Indo-European culture
• Three languages spoken: French, English, Mauritian Creole
• Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR), 1 € ≈ 50 MUR
• Time difference: +3h Paris in summer, +2h in winter
• Left-hand drive — steering wheel on the right

Weather, month by month

• January–March: hot and humid (28–32°C), cyclone season, sheltered northern beaches
• April–June: ideal period — mild, few crowds, calm sea
• July–September: frais et venteux (22–26 °C), eau limpide, snorkeling parfait
• October–December: tropical spring, gentle prices before high season

Good reflexes on arrival

• SSR Airport (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam) in the south-east — 1h30 from Grand Baie
• Emtel or my.t SIM card (€5) for unlimited 4G during your stay
• Type G plug adapter (UK 3-pin) — bring your own
• Tips: 10% at restaurants, 50 MUR for a porter, optional but appreciated

Your villas

Your Rose Horizon Villas

Everything about our properties: equipment, Wi-Fi codes, practical guidance, on-site services.

Le Secret du Clos · Grand Baie

• 3 bedrooms, 6 guests — 2 bathrooms, private pool, tropical garden
• Grand Baie’s most prestigious and secure neighbourhood, 5 min from the beach
• Fibre Wi-Fi, air conditioning in every bedroom, ceiling fans
• Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, American fridge)
• Bohemian inspiration: generous volumes, warm wood, luminous white

La Flamboyante · Pointe aux Piments

• 1 bedroom, 2 guests — intimate retreat at Domaine de la Laurada
• West coast — sunsets over the Indian Ocean
• Secure residence with 24/7 guard, communal pool as a bonus
• Pointe aux Piments beach 8 minutes on foot

In-villa services

• Conciergerie dedicated 7 days a week (10 years of experience in Marseille)
• Private chef, babysitter, massage, mid-stay cleaning
• Airport transfer, car rental delivered to the villa
• Linen and organic bath products supplied by a Mauritian brand (frangipani)

By the sea

The finest beaches

Eight Mauritian beaches sorted by area, with travel times from each villa and our timing tips.

North Coast (around the villas)

• Trou aux Biches — the most iconic, 2 km of white sand, ideal for families, snorkelling from shore (15 min from the villas)
• Pereybère — the liveliest, Creole restaurants with feet in the water (10 min)
• Mont Choisy — long sheltered beach, perfect for sunsets (20 min)
• Bain Boeuf — confidentielle, vue sur le Coin de Mire (12 min)
• Pointe aux Piments — La Flamboyante beach, seaside restaurants

West Coast

• Flic en Flac — the longest (8 km), legendary sunsets, dive base (45 min)
• La Preneuse — wild, volcanic rocks, quality snorkelling (50 min)
• Tamarin — surf spot and swim with dolphins (1h)

East & South Coast

• Belle Mare — the most spectacular, immaculate sand, kitesurf paradise (1h)
• Blue Bay — Marine Park, the most beautiful corals on the island (1h30)
• Le Morne — UNESCO, capital mondial du kitesurf (1 h 20)

Our timing tip

• Avoid Tuesdays and Thursdays: school outings
• Before 9am: empty beaches, soft light
• Water shoes for coral areas

Living the island

Excursions & activities

Catamarans, dolphins, diving, hikes: our tested outings, with operators and real 2026 prices.

At sea · departures from Grand Baie

• Catamaran to Northern Islands (Coin de Mire, Île Plate, Îlot Gabriel) — full day with BBQ, €55–90/pers
• Sunset cruise catamaran — sunset, arranged rum, €45–80/pers
• Private catamaran — family/friends exclusive, from €700/group
• Speed boat Île aux Cerfs — day of beaches and lagoon, €55–90/pers

With dolphins & whales

• Swim with dolphins at Tamarin — 6am departure, magical experience, €95–150/pers
• Whale watching (August–October) — humpback whale watching, €110/pers

Under the water

• Scuba diving — wrecks, reefs, €40–75/dive (Blue Water Diving, Atlantis Diving)
• Snorkeling Blue Bay — Marine Park, kayak transparent possible, 30–60 €/pers

On land

• Le Morne Brabant — UNESCO, hike with local guide, 3h, €30/pers
• Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel + waterfall + rum distillery, half-day
• Black River National Park — endemic nature hike, free
• Domaine de l'Étoile — safari 4×4, cerfs, montagnes
• Kitesurfing at Le Morne — beginner class, €60–120/session

At the table

Restaurants & fine dining

From beach truck to starred table — 30+ tested addresses, sorted by area and budget.

Grand Baie & North (around Le Secret du Clos)

• Lakaz Sandrine — authentic Creole table, family atmosphere, €€
• La Plage Evaco — beach club Cap Malheureux, lagoon view, €€€
• Le Quartier des Serres — tropical concept restaurant & cocktails, €€€
• La Payotte — family Creole cuisine, iconic table of the north, €€
• Le Poivrier — Creole-French bistronomy, signature of the north, €€€
• Koze Kozé — feet in the sand, live lobster, €€
• Le Capitaine — vue port, fruits de mer, €€€
• Chez Ram — cantine indienne street food, < 5 €/repas

Pizzerias & Italian cuisine

• La Voglia Matta — Neapolitan pizzeria, wood-fired oven, Grand Baie, €€
• Domino's Mauritius — reliable chain for delivery to the villa

Sushi & cuisines asiatiques

• Happy Rajah Sushi Bar — Trou aux Biches, Japanese quality, €€€
• Yuzu — Asian-Mauritian fusion, Grand Baie, €€€
• La Surya — currys indiens, Flic en Flac, €€

Beach clubs & feet in the water

• Beach Club Evaco — Cap Malheureux, beach day with menu, €€€
• Tropical Attitude Beach Club — Trou d'Eau Douce, €€€
• The Beach House — Grand Baie, trendy atmosphere, €€€

Beach trucks & street food

• Pereybère food trucks — dholl puri, chili cakes, < €2
• Mont Choisy food truck — dumplings, fried noodles, at noon
• Grand Baie market (Saturday morning) — stands street food
• Flacq market — biryani sur place, dimanche

Luxury tables — Lux and Beachcomber hotels

• Le Tamarin (Lux Grand Gaube) — gastronomique vue lagon, €€€€
• Citronella Café (Lux Grand Baie) — chic terrace, €€€
• La Pointe (Royal Palm Beachcomber) — Michelin-starred, 5* palace, €€€€
• Indochine (Trou aux Biches Beachcomber) — Asian fusion, €€€€
• Le Patio (Dinarobin Beachcomber) — fine dining, €€€€
• Larbalestier (Mauricia Beachcomber) — French-trained chef, €€€€

Flavours & treasures

Markets & shopping

The island’s must-visit markets — and the best spots to bring back spices, textiles, rum and authentic souvenirs.

Markets not to miss

• Port Louis Central Market — the most authentic, Mon–Sat 5am–6pm, spices, exotic fruits, crafts. Weekday mornings.
• Flacq market — the largest open-air market, Wed/Fri/Sun, east of the island
• Mahébourg market — Creole crafts, wickerwork, Monday morning
• Grand Baie market — samedi matin, fruits du jour, poissons, ambiance locale
• Quatre Bornes bazaar — textiles, jeudi/dimanche
• Goodlands market — one of the largest on the island, Saturday morning
• Pereybère Market — tourist crafts, every day

Modern shopping centres

• Caudan Waterfront (Port-Louis) — boutiques, restaurants, casino, ferry
• La Croisette (Grand Baie) — Mango, Adidas, Lacoste, restaurants
• Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius — le plus grand, Phoenix, marques internationales
• Ruisseau Créole (Rivière Noire) — boutiques, 10 min from Flic en Flac

Crafts & local products

• Floréal Knitwear — cashmere sweaters at soft prices (factory outlets)
• Chamarel rum distillery — arranged rums to take away, tasting
• Pamplemousses Garden gift shop — graines, vanille
• Mes Tropiques (Floréal) — organic Mauritian spices and teas

Pratique

Transports & contacts utiles

Our French-speaking drivers, the best rental agencies, emergency numbers — everything to get around with peace of mind.

Our trusted drivers

• 4 French-speaking driver-guides hand-picked by us
• Daily rate negotiated for Rose Horizon guests: €60–80/day tout inclus
• Airport transfers: 50–70 € depending on the villa
• Numbers shared at booking

Car rental

• Sixt Mauritius — recent fleet, €35–50/day, delivery to the villa
• Europcar — SSR airport, €30/day
• Local Motors MU — agence locale Grand Baie, 25 €/day
• Left-hand drive: 30 minutes of adjustment is enough
• French driving licence accepted for 4 weeks

Useful & emergency numbers

• Police: 999 · Fire: 995 · Emergency: 114
• Clinique Darné (Curepipe): +230 601 2300
• Wellkin Hospital (Moka) : +230 605 1000
• SSR Airport: +230 603 6000
• French Consulate: +230 202 0100
• Our Rose Horizon concierge: +33 6 21 47 21 73 (WhatsApp)