Pointe Laverdure

Pointe Laverdure is a point in Grand Port District, Mauritius. Pointe Laverdure is situated nearby to the hamlet Pointe d’Esny, as well as near the village Bois des Amourettes.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Île de la Passe and Île aux Aigrettes.

Île de la Passe

Island

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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 aux Aigrettes

Islet

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Ile aux Aigrettes is an islet off the south-east coast of Mauritius. It functions as a nature reserve and a scientific research station. It is also a popular visitors attraction—both for tourists and for Mauritians. Île aux Aigrettes is situated 2½ km southwest of Pointe Laverdure.

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 aux Fouquets is situated 3 km northeast of Pointe Laverdure.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Blue Bay and Mahebourg.