Rivière Gravier
Rivière Gravier is a stream in Rodrigues, Mauritius. Rivière Gravier is situated nearby to the locality Bassin Cabri, as well as near the village Port Sud-Est.Places of Interest
Highlights include Hermitage Island and St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues.
Hermitage Island
Islet
Hermitage Island is a small island lying south west of Port Sud-Est in Rodrigues, Mauritius. It is reputed to be the location of buried treasure and is a popular destination for tourists. Hermitage Island is situated 3 km southwest of Rivière Gravier.
St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues
Church
Photo: B.navez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The St. Gabriel Cathedral is a religious building that serves as the cathedral of the Catholic Church's Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues. It is located in the town of St. St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues is situated 3½ km northwest of Rivière Gravier.
Mont Limon
Peak
Mont Limon is the highest point on the Mauritian island of Rodrigues. It is located roughly in the center of the eastern part of the island and has a height of 389 metres. Mont Limon is situated 3½ km northwest of Rivière Gravier.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anse aux Anglais and Port Mathurin.
Anse aux Anglais
Village
Photo: Dunog, Public domain.
Anse aux Anglais or English Bay is a small coastal village located in the north of the Mauritian island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. Its name, French for "English Bay," is apparently linked with the fact that English troops landed on its beach in 1809 during the Napoleonic Wars between France and Great Britain. Anse aux Anglais is situated 7 km northwest of Rivière Gravier.
Port Mathurin
Town
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The village of Port Mathurin serves as the capital of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius. Most of the population of Rodrigues is settled close to or in the city. Port Mathurin is situated 7 km northwest of Rivière Gravier.
Baie aux Huîtres
Village
Baie aux Huîtres is a coastal village located on the Mauritian island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. It has approximately 2,500 inhabitants, living in various neighborhoods such as Acacias, Pointe la Gueule, Allée Tamarin, La Bonté, Terre Madoff, and Grand Bois Noir. Baie aux Huîtres is situated 8 km northwest of Rivière Gravier.
Rivière Gravier
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Riviere Gravier”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rodrigues, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-19.73333° or 19° 44′ southLongitude
63.46667° or 63° 28′ eastElevation
92 metres (302 feet)Open location code
5JG57F88+MMGeoNames ID
1545780
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