The historic part
Being a beach destination, Poste Lafayette is located in the eastern coastline of Mauritius like the other neighbouring villages such as Roche-Noires, the latter also belongs to the Flack district.
Renamed as Vuyle Bogt by the Dutch Jardis, the French gave this village a new name known as Poste Lafayette. Has the village inherited its name from the monitoring station located and managed by Jean Baptiste Charles Fayette? Other version mentioned that Poste Lafayette got it’s naming in honour of César Falliez , the logo of the Bugnot company, that touched the Mauritian grounds in 1722.
A village dedicated to holidays where there is the essence of living
Presently, Poste Lafayette is a discrete beach destination where exceptional bungalows are harboured.
The beautiful Villas of Poste Lafayette
Being far from the city buzz of Mauritius, Poste Lafayette offers several spacious areas located not too far from the pristine beaches.
The place is mostly visited in the summer seasons, due to the all year round prevailing cool winds. Along the costal road, several fishing villages can be seen.
Rustic beaches, an ocean full of waves & a perfect kite surfing site...
If you wish to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the south-eastern coastline, head towards Poste Lafayette. This pristine beach doesn’t attract visitors due to its rough sea, so you can seize the chance to enjoy the serenity and exceptional quiescence. Being authentically rustic and having an unspoilt nature, this charming place never stops to please nature lovers. This discrete and preserved green habitat is home to massive coral reefs that creates a rich marine biodiversity for sealife and mangroves.
If you wish to enjoy a picnic in complete tranquillity, you may choose to walk to the south of the beach. You can enjoy your weekends by relishing on some savoury snacks proposed by the food sellers of the location. Were you aware that the southern part of the beach is the ideal meeting point to start off a trekking that will lead you to the north of Poste Lafayette? While making your way along the long rocky track, you can enjoy the green landscapes.
Enjoy a picnic close to the safe shelter of the trees
In certain spots, the sea is stormy and wavy and this is due to the closeness of the reefs to the lagoons.
Passionate kite surfers and amateurs of wind surfing will be delighted. With the all year round favourable trade winds, kite surf schools have chosen this location to make others practice & learn the sliding sports. The turquoise flowy water ensures great moments of thrilling sensations!
For those who prefer a Sunday swim, it is not so advisable to challenge your skills in this rough sea. You can enjoy some sunshine moments on the shore or in the shallow water while the kids are having a blast building up their sand castles.
The hotels and restaurants of the eastern coast.
Many hotel chains have imprinted their specialties on the eastern coast, such as Jalsa beach hotel & spa, the Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa and without forgetting l’Hôtel Constance Le Prince Maurice. It is the perfect location to construct a 5* star hotel since this backdrop is a purely Mauritian haven!
Le Constance, Prince Maurice
To please the emerging population, many gourmet restaurants have been successfully launched without the need of shuttering down, as well as the small traditional restaurants. Do not miss to eat at La Maison d D’Été while visiting Poste Lafayette, this restaurant is specialised in Italian cuisines offering seafood and fish menus. More over the customers relish on its lobster carpaccio with citrus emulsion.
The Restaurant La Maison D’Été
Another favoured restaurant found at Poste Lafayette is the Seabell with its menu card elaborated with typical Mauritian dishes. Close to this family restaurant, a mini market owned by the Seabell’s freeholders can be noticed. It is quite practical for all those residing in the vicinity.
Poste Lafayette, just a stone’s throw from the magnificent sites of Mauritius
Poste Lafayette is nestled close to the amazing green forest of Bras d’eau that encloses the remnants of the ancient Dutch selection dating from 17th century, since the first colonisation of the island. The National Park of Bras d’eau was inaugurated in December 2011 and now shelters migratory birds. A visit to this green and fresh park is like a resourceful invitation from nature. At the entrance, the wooden kiosks invite you for a serene chill amidst nature – A great place for a picnic.
The National Park of Bras d’Eau
Poste de Flacq is another spot near Poste Lafayette that have high end hotels dotted with superb white pristine sandy beaches: The Constance Belle Mare Plage is one of the extraordinary with its two exceptional golf courses.
Discover Roches Noires which was named after the volcanic basalt rocks that can be admired near the sea. With its fascinating coloured lagoon, natural coastline, temperate and sunny climate, this is the ideal place to rest and relax.
Residing in Poste Lafayette, is like getting to know the real and authentic Mauritian lifestyle!
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