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Discover this magnificent garden, including the Château de Mont Désir, talipot palms, giant water lily and lotus ponds, a magnificent baobab tree and many other plant species. Also worth seeing are the Java deer and giant tortoises from the Seychelles (Aldabra).

From Cap Malheureux towards Grand-Gaube, walking along the beach, we discover magnificent landscapes on the islets around Cap Malheureux, a small Hindu temple by the sea and beautiful little coves for swimming.

From Perebere, head towards Mont-Choisy via Grand-Bay and Pointe aux Canonniers. The route runs along the coast, alternating between volcanic rock, stretches of beach and a traditional fishing village.

This pleasant walk along the beach between Pereybère and Cap Malheureux offers superb panoramic views of the surrounding islands. Along the way, small coves and beaches invite you to take a dip.

Discover the Mauritian coast, its beautiful beaches and many wild spots, small temples along the beach and magnificent hotels. The route is not particularly difficult.

A beautiful walk to the Tombeau River. For now, the adventure ends here on this side of the island. I had imagined reaching Port Louis via the beach, but crossing the river on foot proves almost impossible. Unless you take a long detour by road to get to the other side... or start from Port Louis.

From Grand Gaube, the hike heads east and the topography of the area is much more natural. Here, there are no large hotels, but small beaches and coves, scattered islets and large expanses of mangroves. Along the way, the Ganga Mar Mandir temple, located on a small peninsula, is very picturesque, as is the Oratory of God Donné.

We leave the Port Louis racecourse, where the statue of Edward VII and the Malartic Column are located, and head towards the Dauguet recreation area. Here you will find an oratory, a Hindu temple and exercise machines. From here, the trail to the summit of Le Pouce begins. Ninety per cent of the walk is through the woods, with beautiful trees and lush vegetation, but the trail is very stony and there are lots of mosquitoes.

This hike to Mont Limon takes you to the highest point on Rodrigues. Based in Montagne Bois Noir, the start is ideal: the hike is not very difficult, but it allows you to fully immerse yourself in the Rodrigues atmosphere. Here, life flows peacefully: unhurried mornings and gentle afternoons.Nature is lush and animals — cows, goats, pigs, chickens and dogs — live almost freely, giving the island an authentic, rural charm.The table d'hôte at the starting point is located at an altitude of 280 metres, not far from Mont Lubin, a strategic location on the island. This is where all the buses connecting the four corners of Rodrigues meet.

From Montagne Bois Noir, there is an unmarked trail leading down to Port Sud-Est. Unusual places, varied vegetation, and a constant eye on the trail so as not to stray too far from our destination. The walk takes you through pastures with cows and pigs, between pandanus trees and other varieties of trees and plants. A pretty little cardinal accompanies us for a good part of the way, a faithful travelling companion.

Port Mathurin, the "capital of Rodrigues", is a charming little town with a covered market that is worth visiting on Saturday mornings. Rue Mamzelle Julia is bustling with people and shops. A short distance from Port Mathurin, on the hilltop, stands a cross symbolising the year 2000. From Port Mathurin, a trail leads to Mont Lubin through a beautiful forest with magnificent trees.