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Things to see in Grand Baie (Mauritius): 9 places and when to go
Grand Baie is a town in Mauritius, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Museums and art (3), Mountains (2). The best known are Butte aux Papayes, Forbach Hill and L'Aventure du Sucre. The best time to come is April to June and September to November; also possible: December to March and July to August. In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mauritius · -20.0002, 57.5834
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (2) · Beaches (2) · Diving (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to November.
- Also possible
- December to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MRU Plaine Magnien, 49 km as the crow flies
What to see in Grand Baie
The places in and around Grand Baie, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Butte aux PapayesHill in Mauritius7.4 km
- Forbach HillHill in Mauritius6.9 km
- L'Aventure du SucreMuseum in Mauritius11 km
- Mont ChoisyBeach3.4 km
- Château de LabourdonnaisMuseum8.7 km
- Gallery 72 MauritiusGallery8.6 km
- LUX* Grand Baie Resort & ResidencesBeaches5 m
- Mount PitonVolcano14 km
- Octopus Diving CentreDive site898 m
When to go to Grand Baie
The best time to visit Grand Baie is April to June and September to November; also possible: December to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible13:05
- FebPossible12:39
- MarPossible12:08
- AprBest time11:32
- MayBest time11:03
- JunBest time10:48
- JulPossible10:54
- AugPossible11:19
- SepBest time11:54
- OctBest time12:28
- NovBest time12:58
- DecPossible13:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48. In April, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Mauritius in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Grand Baie
The nearest main airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU, Plaine Magnien), 49 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mauritius (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of Mauritius, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Grand Baie?
The best known: Butte aux Papayes, Forbach Hill, L'Aventure du Sucre, Mont Choisy. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Grand Baie?
April to June and September to November; also possible: December to March and July to August. In December there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 48.
How do you get to Grand Baie?
The nearest main airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 49 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Grand Baie as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MauritiusBefore travelling to Mauritius: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: you get up to 180 days as a tourist without applying for anything.
- Nature50 places for nature in Mauritius, from Agaléga to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to November. Each with its own season by altitude a
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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