Corps de Garde, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill

#1 among attractions in Beau Bassin-Rose Hill

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Corps de Garde is a 720-metre-high mountain of volcanic origin, in the area Palma in the Black River district of Mauritius. The name derived from the fact that a French military post was once established on its slope to control the bands of runaway slaves. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 20°15'8"S, 57°27'2"E

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Beau Bassin-Rose Hill Mauritius

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Corps de Garde – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Pouce, Municipal Council of Curepipe, Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe Botanic Gardens.

6.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Pouce, Port Louis
161 min walk • Le Pouce, a prominent mountain located in the vibrant city of Port Louis, Mauritius, stands as a natural monument and a beacon for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Its name, translating to 'The Thumb' in English, aptly describes the mountain's thumb-like peak...
6.7 miSE
City hall
Municipal Council of Curepipe, Curepipe
172 min walk • The Municipal Council of Curepipe also known as Municipality is the local authority responsible for the administration of the town of Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius. The current mayor is HanMargueritte.
5.6 miSE
Dormant volcano crater with a small lake
Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe
143 min walk • Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300 and 350 meters in diameter, and is 80 meters deep.
7.1 miSE
Botanical garden
Curepipe Botanic Gardens, Curepipe
183 min walk • Curepipe Botanic Gardens in Route des Jardins, Curepipe, is the second largest botanical garden in Mauritius. It has a relatively informal layout, and contains a river, lake and the world's rarest palm tree among other attractions.
5.6 miW
Locality
Flic en Flac
144 min walk • The beach is lined with swaying palm trees and offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean, making it the perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll along the shore and admire the breathtaking sunset over the...
2.7 miE
Area
Ebene, Quatre Bornes
70 min walk • Ebene is a suburb of Quatre Bornes, Mauritius, 15 kilometres south of the capital, Port Louis. Construction began in November 2001, with the suburb being promoted as a new information technology hub for Mauritius and as a link between African and Asian markets.
3.8 miNE
Village, Area
Moka
98 min walk • Moka is a village in Mauritius located in the Moka District, the western part of the village also lies in the Plaines Wilhems District. Since 1967 it forms part of Constituency No. 8 Quartier Militaire and Moka. The village is administered by the Moka Village Council under the aegis of the Moka District Council.
6 miSE
Natural attraction, Historic walking areas, Park
Trou aux Cerfs, Curepipe
154 min walk • Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300 and 350 meters in diameter, and is 80 meters deep.
4.1 miSE
Town
Vacoas-Phoenix
105 min walk • Vacoas-Phoenix also known as French: Villes Jumelles, is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. The town is administered by the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix. The town lies between Quatre Bornes and Curepipe.
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Moka Range, Port Louis
154 min walk • The Moka Range is a mountain range in Mauritius. It contains two of Mauritius's three tallest peaks, Pieter Both and Le Pouce. It was formed from a basalt lava dome ten million years ago.
3.3 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Mauritius, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill
85 min walk • The University of Mauritius is the national university of Mauritius. It is the oldest and largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered. The public university's main campus is located at Réduit, Moka.