This restored 19th-century defensive tower once guarded the west coast against potential invasion.
Inside, a small museum explains its construction and the abolition of slavery in Mauritius.
The thick circular walls and gun deck remain largely intact.
Its beachfront setting makes it an easy stop along the west coast road.
*Photo: Macgoever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.*
Photo: Macgoever, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.