LES Monuments, car il en existe deux à ce jour, de Laperouse se situe à Curepipe, le premier au commencement d’Eau Coulée et le deuxième à la fin du même lieu en partant de Phoenix vers Curepipe. Cependant, l’endroit à l’oppose d’Eau Coulée séparé par la route Royale porte aussi le nom de Laperouse par appartenance des terres au …
Found just opposite the east entrance of the Curepipe Municipality, the Saint Therese Church is one magnificent architecture that has known quite some changes through time. Today if we take a look at the church it definitely shows how much development has been made to the building. Built in 1868, the catholic church has been …
Seeing Curepipe during these golden old days with all these vintage cars gives the impression of life in a Western city, most of which ressemble this same setting. The Merven Building at the middle, the Royal College of Curepipe on the right and the Currimjee building at the far end are those ‘institutions’ that haven’t …
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)
Another magnificent Colonial/Creole Style house which also knew a sad faith is certainly that one of Forest Side in Curepipe, The Henri Fraise House, also known as the Mancini House. Existent since the early 20th century, this big house was among the best looking in that region. Later with time, the place became an ‘entrepot’ …
The Curepipe Town Hall viewed from the top of the St Therese Church during the late 1960s and interesting fact that the Old Train Station was still visible then, even though it was more or less used at the bus station after the last trains of 1964. The Town Hall was at that time in …
Known as the Swami Sivananda Avenue today, these railway tracks on the right seen from the famous steep curve of Floreal, followed from what was then known as the ‘Midland Line’ for the Mauritius Government Railways whereby starting from Port Louis and ending at Mahebourg and going through the different regions in the middle of …
Curepipe, known as the Town of Light (Ville Lumière), is well known for its cool climate, …and most-of-the-time dull weather due to its high geographical elevation. Summer days in Curepipe is very enjoyable as the temperature is ideal for outdoor activities, be in for shopping, enjoying the municipal garden, or finding something to eat. The …
The Taylor Smith Football team back in 1968/69, Champions of the time. Football during the 1950s – 1980s has been one of the most praised sports in the island, both as a sporting activity and as an entertainment for its audience. Stadiums during those times were full and the thrill of the moment was something …
The Old Curepipe Market back in the late 1960s. After the cyclone of 1975, Gervaise, the Curepipe Market which was once a magnificent colonial structure was so severely damaged that it had to be pulled down and was then redesigned and built as the current one we can still see today in 2014. Even though …
Seeing Curepipe like that shows a typical mis-contrast of the common Curepipe of everyday. Cloudy and Dull V/S Bright and Sunny. By the shadows it can be easily concluded this picture was taken early morning on a Summer day. Seeing these now-classic cars everywhere is a real pleasure to the eyes and brings the nostalgia …
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It is fascinating what we can see from this image. The old market in its splendor, the Merven Building not yet constructed, the train station and curepipe line, St Helene Church, a big colonial building (among the lots others) in front of the Curepipe Town Hall, wonder what it could be… Just amazing!
