Anse aux Anglais

Anse aux Anglais or English Bay is a small coastal village located in the north of the 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.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Mont Limon.

Peak
is the highest point on the island of . is situated 4 km south of Anse aux Anglais.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Port Mathurin and Baie aux Huîtres.

Town
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Village
is a coastal village located on the… is situated 3½ km southwest of Anse aux Anglais.

Anse aux Anglais

Latitude
-19.67509° or 19° 40′ 30″ south
Longitude
63.43304° or 63° 25′ 59″ east
Elevation
114 metres (374 feet)
Open location code
5JG58CFM+X6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2261656143
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
1547480
Wiki­data ID
Q2852449
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Urdu—“Anse aux Anglais” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Crève Coeur and Grand Baie.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Les Filaos swimming pool and Auberge du lagoon swimming pool.

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