Destinations »Mauritius»Souillac

Souillac is a village located on the rough coast of the Savanne. It obtained its name from François Vicomte de Souillac, who was Governor of the island from 1779 to 1787. Today, the main focus of this small village is fishing. The very steep cliffs swept all year round by the powerful breeze of the ocean, contrasts with the calm beaches of the north. The tranquil garden on the sea front takes its name from Doctor Charles Telfair, secretary of the Governor Farquar (1801-23) and founder of the Royal Society for Arts and Science.

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On the cliffs sculpted by the waves, the Coral House, where Poet Robert Edward Hart lived, has been turned into a museum. To the south of Souillac, Gris-Gris, churned by the waves into a fountain of foam, protrudes itself into the sea. Souillac was also the subject of the work of Paul-Jean Toulet, another French poet who lived in Savanne for some years.

Below is a list of popular tours and safris under Souillac

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