Rodrigues Island

A small pearl of the Indian Ocean, Rodrigues is a real gem, a rock full of stories and legends. It is here that the famous pirate Olivier Levasseur, nicknamed La Buse, is said to have buried a mythical treasure in the 18th century, a source of inspiration and mystery. Two essential novels of travel literature, written by J.M.G. Le Clézio — who travelled the island in the footsteps of his grandfather — celebrate this fascinating quest. But beyond the myths and buried treasures, it is the unchanging beauty of Rodrigues that captivates at first glance. An immense lagoon, larger than the land itself, is available to scuba diving and kitesurfing enthusiasts. Alabaster beaches lined with filaos offer an idyllic setting, while the heart of the island is home to a lush forest and the François Leguat Nature Reserve, a true sanctuary for endemic fauna and flora. Rodrigues, with its wild and authentic charm, is the natural extension of a trip to Mauritius. A destination in its own right, where time seems to have stopped, maintaining the splendor of a still secret paradise intact.