Things to Do in Souillac

Located near the pristine town of Souillac, the Gris Gris Beach offers a relaxed seascape to enjoy your warm days and breezy evenings.  The central attraction of this beach is the rock shaped like a “praying nun” or a “witch engaged in witchcraft” that can be located between the cliffs and the barrier reef.

As an ode to the beauty of this place, the poet Paul Jean Toulet has written, “Sweet beaches where my soul was born, and thou blooming Savanne, soaked by tears of the ocean, and the blazing sun”. For the locals, the beach has connections with black magic, a reason that has contributed to its name. The term “Gris Gris” refers to black magic as per the local traditions. Apart from that this beach is a beautiful standing point to enjoy the picturesque views and to have some beach fun. 

Located on the South of the Mauritius island, the Rochester falls offer an ultimate beautiful view with cascading waters and an extraordinary background. These falls are located on the cross point of the villages Souillac and Saint Aubin. What makes these falls an extraordinary one is its lava cliffs. They have been formed over the years of erosion and have rendered a spectacular backdrop of rectangular blocks stuck together against the waterfalls. The water of these falls gushes down from a height of 10 meters through the rocky beds of the Savanne River and forms a thick foam. With such enamouring beauty, these falls constitute a perfect picnic spot so as to keep you engaged for long hours. 

Dedicated in the memory of the famous Mauritian poet, Robert Edward Hart, this museum adds to the attraction list of Souillac in its own way. This museum is housed in the mansion of the late poet. There are four rooms inside the museum that include the reception hall as well. What adds to the beauty of this site is that it has been preservedaccording to the era during which Robert Hart lived. Inside, you shall find undisturbed beds with the intact bed sheets, rugs and portraits. You can also find his personal belongings such as glasses and violin as well as copies of his works that he had written. More to see here are his typewriter, medals and paintings. 

Located on the end of the famous Gris Gris beach, the La Roche Qui Pleure is an interesting sight to see. Here, the stone resembles a crying man who seems to be shedding tears due to the continuous beating of the waves. Translated as the weeping rock, this is one of the attractions of Souillac that asks for attention and a visit. Facing the Indian Ocean, this rock is one of those sights that makes you marvel at the natural formations that result in such structures. 

This is one of those attractions that have recently come into highlight in Souillac. Prior to this only the locals had a knowledge of the Le Souffleur, the geological anomaly that is a half-formed grotto on the side of a cliff that ultimately results in a geyser-like fountain of water, provided the seas are rough enough. However, if you visit this place when the sea is relatively calm, you will be able to see a natural land bridge nearby which was formed when the roof collapsed on another naturally formed grotto. A visit over here will leave you with many beautiful photographs.