Mauritius: How the French influenced this beautiful African island
WEBDec 9, 2019 · Visitors may be surprised at the amount of French influence on Mauritius, a destination best known for powdery beaches, aquamarine lagoons and reefs teeming with marine life.
Photo story: Mauritius's heritage through food - National …
WEBSep 15, 2023 · Photo story: how Mauritius's heritage is being told through its food. Mauritians can trace their roots to Madagascar, Zanzibar and East Africa, to the four corners of India and southern...
Mauritius - Wikipedia
WEBFrance took the uninhabited island in 1715, renaming the island "Isle de France". In 1810, the United Kingdom seized the island, and four years later, under the Treaty of Paris, France ceded Mauritius and its dependencies to the United Kingdom.
Mauritius Culture: The Language, Food, History, and People
WEBMar 21, 2023 · Mauritius has been owned by the Dutch, French, and British, but the first to visit the island were Arab and Malay Sailors. With a diverse mix of languages spoken across the country, its tumultuous history of occupation still lingers.
Mauritius people Who are we? - Mauritius Inside Out
WEBThe people of Mauritius usually converse in creole or Mauritian ‘kreol’ which evolved from French in the 18th century. Our unofficial ‘national’ language has the most charming expressions and riddles that will put a smile on your face.
Brief History of Mauritius – National Archives Department
WEBThe French took possession of the island and re-named it ‘Île de France’. 1721 Governor Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais founded Port Louis, which later became the capital.
Mauritius’ Cultural Diversity: Exploring Ethnic Groups And …
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Exploring the linguistic landscape reveals a mosaic of Creole, French, English, and various other languages, truly encapsulating the spirit of unity in diversity. Mauritius stands as a shining example of how different cultural backgrounds can come together to create a unique and thriving nation.
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Mauritius • The Blonde Abroad
WEBFormally a French and British settlement, this gorgeous country is now a fascinating mash-up of Indian, Chinese, African, Arabic, and European culture. Floating in the Indian Ocean 2,000 kilometers (1,200 mi) off the southeastern coast of Africa, the islands deserves a place on every beach lover’s travel bucket list.
Colonisation Mauritius History | Updated 2024
WEBFrench Colonisation and Development of Mauritius island. By the end of 1710, French navigators had already started visiting the island. They decided to settle down here in 1715. Guillaume Dufresne d’Arsel set up the French colony under the …
Travel Photography: Taking Great Photos in Mauritius
WEBApr 10, 2014 · English, French, and Mauritian Creole are the three main languages of the island. Learning a few simple words, phrases, and greetings in each can help in taking pictures of the locals. It’s always polite to get their permission first (as in the photo above), before you capture an image of them, their business or their home.