Collection of various images by theme
Nearly completely disappeared, the ox-cart was once very much used in Mauritius for the transport of sugar cane from the fields to the factories during the cane harvest seasons. Whilst motorised vehicles wasn’t yet available, the few alternatives remained the ox-cart and the railways back in the days. Farmers raised oxes and the animals were …
After our first article about these old little beautiful wooden houses of the Mauritian past, we continue our quest for more of them still remaining here and there round the island in this second part. To say, these ‘maison creole’ / colonial buildings are indeed quite eye-catching in wherever region they are situated and get …
Since the Colonial times, the way houses were built was completely different from nowadays. At that time, houses were constructed mainly with rocks as the base and wood and some metal as the main structure. The architects of the time somehow managed to impress with the designs and symmetry achieved. With time, evolution brought concrete …
The Town of Curepipe through different periods, from the early 1900 to the late 1980s. All images related to the town of Curepipe are displayed in this gallery, and will be frequently updated. Additionally you can also check our full facebook gallery for Curepipe (more images)
A collection of all those images of Mauritius that are being directly compared to the current period. How it was in the past and how it is as of the current times. Only images, enjoy!