Plaine Wilhems District

Trou aux Cerfs, is the crater of an extinct volcan situated in the districts of Plaine Wilhems but according to volcano experts, this volcano is not yet dead but 'dormant' and can wake up in thousands years .... This volcanic crater offers an insight into the geological history and a view across the island, with a little luck even to the neighboring island of Reunion. Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant and quite impressive volcano. It is situated in the town of Curepipe and offers a panoramic view. A tar road leads gently up to the rim, and then around it.About 300m in diameter, Trou aux Cerfs was formed as a result of volcanic activity, but is now heavily forested and choked up with water and silt. The crater rim affords awesome views around the island of Mauritius, but caution is advised to those who want to scramble down to the water inside the crater. Because of its accessibility, it serves as a recreation centre and is also one of the main tourist attractions. From the crater, you can have a 360-degree view of the town of Curepipe and the coastal plains stretching towards the distant horizon and spectacular views of the island mountain range like: The Rempart Mountain, Les Trois Mamelles, Mont St Pierre, Mont Corps de Garde, Le Pouce, The Pieter Both….The Trou aux Cerfs is also a recreation centre for the people living in Curepipe and the surroundings.

The Balfour Garden, situated at Beau Bassin is one of the most beautiful and natural places where people get direct communication with the sweet natural symphony and exquisite charm of Mauritius. This garden offers stunning viewpoint of the Moka Mountains, ravines and waterfalls. Balfour Garden is one of the places not to be missed by tourists. Just find a day to visit this wonderful and peaceful garden with romantic flora and splendour of the tropical nature, instead of going to the hot and humid sea-side, go to the Balfour Garden with your family as it restores and develops your original human nature-fed energy that will charm nature lovers.

Curepipe is a town centrally situated in Mauritius. It is second in size and importance to Port Louis, the capital. Curepipe's main street of historical interest is Elizabeth Ave. There, the recently renovated colonial-style Hôtel de Ville (1902) functions as the town hall. In its gardens, you'll find a statue of the fictitious lovers Paul and Virginie from Bernadin de St Pierre's 1788 novel of the same name. Compared to the rest of the island,Curepipe lies at a higher elevation, often referred to as the “central plateau”. Curepipe is also home to the Trou aux Cerfs, perhaps its best-known local attraction. This ancient volcanic crater is now filled with silt, water, and thick vegetation, and is only a short walk from the centre of town.For Shopping, stop in Curepipe, where there are numerous duty-free shops, diamond cutting workshops, model ship factories and a hand-made oriental carpet shop. Watches, craft, paintings and top designer garments are also available at competitive prices.