Things to see and do South

Under the guidance of a specialist, this new experience around Chamarel rums allows you to discover all the ranges of the house: white rums, amber rums, VSOP and XO, and especially the collection of extra old rums, famous! Everything is exclusive: the visit itself is reserved for a couple or a group of friends; and the place, since after the discovery of the estate's plantations, the tasting, enamelled with the fascinating explanations of the guide, is done in the coolness of the cellar.

On the scenic southern coastal road, rightly considered one of the most beautiful on the island, the rocky promontory of Macondé is a natural site well known to Mauritians, many of whom stop here. From the top of the rocky outcrop and its belvedere, easily reached by a flight of steps, the view opens out onto the immensity of the ocean (there is no coral reef here), the basalt cliffs lining the asphalt and the superb bay formed by the mouth of the river. Take a selfie or romantic photo at sunset.

When you arrive at Bel Ombre's main traffic circle, the one serving the Château, its golf course and villas on one side, and the hotels on the other, you catch sight of this vast and beautiful complex steeped in history, which has benefited from superb renovation. These are the remains of the former sugar factory, whose stone walls, arches, turbines and old objects tell the story of another era (educational panels) and form a highly photogenic industrial tableau. The site is already home to the World of Seashells, a seashell museum.

The helipad is located on the domain of Lavilleon which is accessed via the entrance of the Terres de 7 Couleurs. Its proximity to the site of Le Morne (to the south-west) makes it possible to reach the famous underwater waterfall (this amazing optical illusion visible from the sky alone) in a few minutes, like an enchanted interlude during a day of visit in the South for example. For a wider aerial panorama of the beauties of this part of Mauritius, opt for the Must of Chamarel which, in addition to the land and the waterfall, also flies over gorges, lagoon, islets. Superb!