Trianon – The Old Labourers’ Quarters

Mauritius having been heavily dependent on the agricultural economy since its discovery till the late 1990s has known many ups and downs in this sector. The Sugar Industry which was once the backbone of the economy has currently been replaced by the Service sector as of 2014. During the … Continue reading →

HRH Princess Margaret Visits Mauritius – 1956

Mauritius having been a British Colony between 1810 and 1968 (until Indepedence) has received quite some Royal Visits all along: 1870, 1901, 1927, 1956, 1972, and 1976, and each of these different personalities brought their own royal touch to the country. The Royal Visits to Mauritius are … Continue reading →

Bicycle Racing in Old Mauritius

Bicycle racing in Mauritius dates back since the early 20th century. These events are very popular back in those days and participants during such occasions are quite a lot too. Bicycle racing are organized every year now and the categories vary depending on the bicycle types also. In the … Continue reading →

Curepipe – The Old Market

Found opposite the Curepipe Municipal Garden, the history behind the old Curepipe market dates back since 1878. At that time Curepipe was still a developping town. In the beginning, the market place of Curepipe was just a hall of teck wood covered with ‘bardeaux’, and to be more precise, it … Continue reading →

Vintage Transport: Mule-drawn Carriage and Photographers – 1896

Mauritius might be a very small island in the Indian Ocean but it was among the early countries in the world to benefit from the advantage of photography since the mid/late 19th Century, according to the Photography Museum in Port Louis. Of course, the process wasn't as simple as it is today … Continue reading →