Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Wild South Mauritius Tour: Caves, Waterfalls and A Rock Pool
5.0· 32from €174
Wild South Mauritius Tour: Caves, Waterfalls and A Rock Pool — rated 5 from 32 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Chamarel
Chamarel is 22 km from Chemin Grenier, about 34m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in Chemin GrenierA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
5.0· 5from €138
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch — rated 5 from 5 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Black River
Black River is 39 km from Chemin Grenier, about 48m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in Chemin GrenierA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Mauritius Colorful South West tour
5.0· 5from €88
Mauritius Colorful South West tour — rated 5 from 5 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Within a ~2.5h drive of Chemin Grenier.
Where you can drive from Chemin Grenier.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Wild South Mauritius Tour: Caves, Waterfalls and A Rock Pool
€174
Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch
€138
Mauritius Colorful South West tour
€88
Private Guided North Tour Of Mauritius With Lunch Included
€94
SkylineInn Hotel
from €56 / night
Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
from €214 / night
Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
from €278 / night
SO/ Sofitel Mauritius
from €182 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
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