Centre de Flacq travel guide

"Flacq" derives from the Dutch "Vlak," flat land above; as the Dutch settlers called this area hügellose. There are two places with the name of a small provincial town in the interior and, 5.5 km north-east, the village Poste de Flacq. This is the Hindu Temple Shir Sagar Mandir, which was due to its location is worth seeing: on a tiny peninsula, surrounded by mangroves, it offers a beautiful view of the Saint-Géran hotel. Center de Flacq is a typical Mauritian town, mostly of Indians inhabited. The main legal means to Market Road: far and wide only shops and stalls. Sunday reached the lively bustle its peak, and then will take place at the District Court about the interesting market. The range consists of garments, fabrics, fruit and vegetables. By prior registration is June to November to visit the sugar factory FUEL (tel. 402/33 00) is possible. including 25 percent of the island of electricity generated. For many visitors a surprise: The sugar factory produces one quarter of the electricity on the island. This is the waste product bagasse remaining after the pressing of the cane remains burned. In addition, this material serves to fertilization of the fields.