Grand Baie
Not to be missed are the Sunset Boulevard Shopping Promenade, Banana Café, Le Capitaine restaurant, Eden Beach, Poivrier, Sauterelle and Lux Grand Baie. Accommodations such as Royal Palm and Veranda are also popular.
The history of the village of Grand Baie in Mauritius
Before it became a popular seaside resort for tourists, Mauritians and expatriates, Grand Baie was an authentic fishing village.
Its vegetation was a haven for animals, making it a veritable hunting ground. In the 18th century, when the French colonized the island, then known as Isle de France, Grand Baie gradually became a land of livestock and plantations, notably of sugar cane.
Once the British had settled in Mauritius in 1810, sugar-related activities developed the village. As early as the 19th century, hotels began to be built to accommodate the many visitors. Generals and writers gave their names to the famous neighborhoods attached to Grand Baie: Mont Choisy and Pereybère.
Today, Grand Baie is home to dozens of hotels, real estate developments, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and corporate headquarters. The village's dynamic pace of life, combined with its paradise-like setting, has attracted many Mauritians to settle here, and attracts expatriates from all over the world who wish to settle in Mauritius.
What to see and do in Grand Baie, Mauritius?
Grand Baie is very popular with Mauritians, expatriates and tourists alike, as it offers a wide range of activities.
While you're waiting for lunch, you can head to the beach at La Cuvette or Pereybère, one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius.
For lunch, you can choose from a wide range of restaurants. You can enjoy a delicious, typically Mauritian dish, mine frite or bouillie, with your feet in the water in a small Mauritian truck set up on Grand Baie beach, or head to the Sunset Café on Sunset Boulevard, to admire the turquoise waters of the bay and the return of the various big-game fisheries.
In the afternoon, head off to the North Islands for a dive and enjoy the magnificent seabed. If you prefer to stay on dry land, enjoy the prestigious 18-hole Mont Choisy golf course or visit the island's roots at Château de Labourdonnais.
In the evening, head to Le Poivrier or La Sauterelle, restaurants offering tasty, varied cuisine in a heavenly setting.
Living in Grand Baie, Mauritius ?
Leaving the capital of Port-Louis to come and live in Grand Baie has been the gamble of many Mauritians in recent years. It has also become the choice of many expatriate entrepreneurs who want to live in a dynamic city, but still enjoy a quiet, seaside setting in a mild climate all year round.
Grand Baie offers a host of modern, practical facilities, including the La Croisette shopping center, with its shops, supermarkets, private clinic, cinema, bar, restaurants and gym.
The village of Grand Baie has numerous restaurants offering both local and Western flavors.
The North also has numerous bus routes to the capital and neighboring villages. The Autoroute du Nord also provides quick and easy access to Port-Louis.
Grand Baie also attracts visitors with its wide range of water sports: scuba diving, boat trips to the northern islands, water skiing and snorkelling are all available in the area.
Last but not least, Grand Baie and its neighboring villages offer a wide range of real estate, from waterfront and beachfront villas to apartments and penthouses. The North of France is under constant development, with many new programs being built year after year.
If you're interested in buying or renting property in Grand Baie or Mauritius in general, contact BARNES Grand Baie. Take advantage of our expert advice to make your move to the island as easy as possible.
