Rocher des Oiseaux

Rocher des Oiseaux is an islet in Grand Port District, Mauritius. Rocher des Oiseaux is situated nearby to the village Bambous Virieux, as well as near the neighborhood Anse Jonchée.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Île aux Fouquets and Île de la Passe.

Île aux Fouquets

Island

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Île aux Fouquets is an island off the south-east coast of Mauritius. The island is of pure coral origin and has had Islet National Park status since June 5, 2004.

Île de la Passe is a rocky islet in the bay off Grand Port on the island of Mauritius. Between 20 and 25 August 1810, during the British campaign to capture the island from the French, it was the scene of the Battle of Grand Port. Île de la Passe is situated 3 km southwest of Rocher des Oiseaux.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mahebourg and Beau-Vallon.

Mahebourg

Photo: Jeshan, Public domain.

Mahébourg is a small village on the south-eastern coast of the island of Mauritius, having a population of 15,457 as of 2015. It is considered the main town of the Grand Port District.

Beau-Vallon

Suburb

Beau-Vallon is a village in Mauritius located in Grand Port District. The village is administered by the Beau-Vallon Village Council under the aegis of the Grand Port District Council. Beau-Vallon is situated 10 km southwest of Rocher des Oiseaux.