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

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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

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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

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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
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Latitude

-19.73333° or 19° 44′ south

Longitude

63.46667° or 63° 28′ east

Elevation

92 metres (302 feet)

Open location code

5JG57F88+MM

GeoNames ID

1545780

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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Bassin Cabri and Port Sud-Est.

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