This tiny fortified islet guards the entrance to Grand Port’s natural harbour.
Its old fort and cannons date to a pivotal 1810 naval battle fought in these waters.
Boat tours from Mahébourg combine the history with calm-water snorkelling nearby.
It offers a compact but historically rich stop off the south-east coast.
*Photo: Cniessen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.*
Photo: Cniessen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.