Department stores Seychelles

When Gregoire opened this first "big" air-conditioned supermarket in 2003, the people of Diguette nicknamed it the "little Dubai". The excitement of the beginning quickly faded away and the supermarket changed hands, but it has nonetheless become an institution. From shoes to tracksuits and from pressure cookers to gym equipment, including coconut brooms, a melting pot of items that some of us would have trouble finding in Mahé! As far as food is concerned, the choice is also (relatively) large and the drinks are always fresh.

Of Indian origin, the Temooljee family has been associated with the history of the Seychelles for more than a century. The first car, the first bank, the first cement, the boat to Mombasa..., it was the Temooljee family, great landowners. They had the good idea to sell about 15 islands before independence. From this Temooljee, one will retain especially the fridge of the fresh drinks and the good stand bakery and small restoration. At the back of the shop, the wine and alcohol stand is well stocked: Black Label, Takamaka Bay and a lot of wines.

Class, resolutely class, this supermarket of Mahé, opened by a South African businessman who operates a chain of shops in Dubai. On two levels, the rays are there, well filled and the products well presented. The freezers are full and the meat for once does not give you a craving for vegetables. On the other hand, there's a lot of fun, but at high prices. If the most common products are displayed at a current price, the exclusive ones are paid (Vache rit, Eau Water…)! There is also a nice choice of breads and an entire Rayon chocolate radius, this Super-chic Super Save is of course air-conditioned.

By opening its first supermarket more than thirty years ago, STC propelled the Seychellois people into the era of mass distribution. STC then quickly became an institution, its ten or so checkouts invoicing products, many of which are imported, mainly from South Africa, but also from Australia, Denmark or Ireland... However, Seychelles products have multiplied in recent years, in the wake of the flagship product, Indian Ocean Tuna.

A mall? Not exactly! But this little self-service outlet adjacent to the Hindu temple has the advantage of being open on Sunday mornings. There are many spices made in India. On the shelves, too, sometimes you'll find the famous Kraft Cheddar cheese in its blue box, perfect for quenching a craving when you're wandering around in the deep Mahé, or chilled cans and bottles for when it's hot. There's also the emblematic zig broom, this coconut stem broom, for about 50 SR: one of the few cheap souvenirs from the Seychelles.

Rasee Supermarket is one of the small supermarkets in Anse Royale and has everything you need if you are looking for self catering accommodation on the east coast or a picnic on one of the local dream beaches. At Rasee's, where you are welcomed with a smile, you will find everything: rice, pasta, spices, sauces, vegetables, aperitifs, wines, toiletries, household articles, etc. A very practical address. All you have to do to buy a nice fish is to cross the street. Beautiful dinners in perspective.

The largest (air-conditioned) supermarket in Anse Royale, where you will find all the products (almost exclusively imported) that you might need for self-catering. From portions of Vache qui Rit to St Môret trays, from Andros compotes to Yoplait yoghurts, from baby products to the beautiful and large selection of French or South African wines, you will feel at home when shopping! To prepare an aperitif, a barbecue or a picnic on a dream beach, this is the ideal address.

The best supermarket in the Côte d'Or area is here. You will find everything you need if you stay in self-catering, apart from alcohol (you can buy some in the two other small supermarkets in the village). The good plan? Take advantage of the excellent meat, fish or vegetable fritters that sell a handful of rupees as lunch approaches. Attention, first come, first served! Otherwise, a food-truck offers a few take-away trays and burgers at low prices at the entrance of the village.