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The Best Attractions In Riviere Noire District

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Rivière Noire or Black River is a district on the western side of the island of Mauritius. Rivière Noire translates to Black River. This region receives less rainfall than the others. The district has an area of 259 square kilometres and the population estimate was 80,939 as of 31 December 2015. It is the third largest District of Mauritius in area, but the smallest in terms of population. The district is mostly rural, but it also include the western part of the city of Port Louis and western part of Quatre Bornes.
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The Best Attractions In Riviere Noire District

  • 3. Flic en Flac Beach Flic En Flac
    Flic-en-Flac is a small seaside town on the western part of the island of Mauritius in the district of Black River.The name most likely comes from an Old Dutch phrase, Fried Landt Flaak, meaning free, flat land. Its public white sandy beach is one of the longest on the island. This public beach attracts local families and visitors during the weekends, picnics, sand sports such as football or volleyball, and swimmers. Its lagoon is protected by the surrounding coral reefs. The beach provides scenic views over the Indian Ocean horizon and of Le Morne Brabant Peninsula located in the south west of Mauritius. Flic-en-Flac is near Tamarin beach which is situated a few kilometres away. The Casela Bird Park near Flic-en-Flac features orchids, over 140 species of birds and the endemic and endanger...
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  • 5. Le Morne Brabant Le Morne
    Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius on the windward side of the island. It is highlighted by an eponymous basaltic monolith with a summit 556 metres above sea level. The summit covers an area of over 12 hectares . There are many caves and overhangs on the steep slopes. It is largely surrounded by a lagoon and is a well known tourist attraction. It is also a refuge for two rare plants, the Mandrinette and the Boucle d'Oreille. The mountain is named after the VOC-ship Brabant that ran aground here on 29 December 1783 on the cliffs. The peninsula of Le Morne benefits from a micro-climate. Le Morne Brabant Mountain was submitted to the candidate list of the World Heritage sites in 2003. In 2008, the nomination process conclude...
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  • 12. Ebony Forest Reserve Chamarel Chamarel
    Ebony Forest Chamarel or just the Ebony Forest is a 50 ha conservation area for Mauritian endemic species with a rehabilitated indigenous forest, situated in Chamarel, in the south-west of Mauritius.It was established in June 2017, after 10 years of work in restoring the forests and planting 130,000 endemic species. In addition to the reintroduced species, the reserve is home to some of the few remaining stands of original mature endemic Ebony forest. The reserve has canopy walkways and view points, and also runs guided tours or safaris. There is a museum, restaurant and educational facilities on the reserve. It is located next to the Seven Coloured Earths site, in the Chamarel area in the south west of the island.
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  • 14. Chamarel Waterfall Mauritius
    Chamarel is a village in Mauritius located in Rivière Noire District, the eastern part of the village also lies in the Savanne District. The village is administered by the Chamarel Village Council under the aegis of the Rivière Noire District Council.Today it is primarily known for its scenic locations and nature attractions in its neighbourhood, among them are the Seven Coloured Earths, the Chamarel Falls, Ebony Forest Chamarel and the Black River Gorges National Park. The surrounding area is also known for its locally grown coffee. Chamerel's church Saint Anna was built is 1876 and is subject to a pilgrimage on the Assumption of Mary , during which the village hosts a fair associated with the pilgrimage as well.
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