Roches Brunes
in Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-20.233 and 57.452 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -20° 13' 59" and E 57° 27' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - MUR
Spoken languages:
English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:18 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Indian/Mauritius
UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:28 am and 5:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
27.853 and -115.170 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Isla Natividad
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Mauritius in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Mauritius.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mauritius. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Roches Brunes

Roches Brunes in Plaines Wilhems District is a city located in Mauritius a little south-west of Port Louis, the country's capital town.

Current time in Roches Brunes is now 01:18 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Indian / Mauritius with an UTC offset of 4 hours. We know of 3 airports closer to Roches Brunes. The closest airport in Mauritius is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Mauritius is Aapravasi Ghat in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Port Louis, Tamarin, Quartier Militaire, Pamplemousses and Rose Belle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hilton Mauritius Resort - Spa

Address
7,6 mi
Coastal road Wolmar
90503 Flic-en-Flacq
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sofitel Mauritius L'Impérial Resort & Spa

Address
7,7 mi
Wolmar
90517 FLIC EN FLAC
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hennessy Park

Address
2,5 mi
65, Cybercity
65 Ebene
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Suffren Hotel & Marina

Address
5,7 mi
Le Caudan, PO Box 91
Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
Caudan Waterfront
Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Anelia Resort & Spa

Address
5,9 mi
Dolphins Bay
Flic-en-Flac
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aanari Hotel & Spa

Address
6,3 mi
Royal Road
230 Flic-en-Flac
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Palms Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
66, St Jean Road
Quatre Bornes
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Voilà Bagatelle

Address
2,9 mi
Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius
30 Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 09:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Villa Anakao

Address
4,3 mi
154 Royal Road
Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

John Kennedy College

John Kennedy College is a boys school in Beau-Bassin, Mauritius. It is one of the largest secondary schools in Mauritius. It was founded in 1963 and inaugurated by the then Governor General Sir John Shaw Rennie. It is the third star boy college in Mauritius. Students from this college are called "Kennedians". The school's uniform is a pair of blue jeans and a white shirt with an eagle printed on the back.

Located at -20.2181, 57.4739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Mauritius, Boys' schools in Mauritius, Educational institutions established in 1964

Corps de Garde

Corps de Garde is a 720 metre-high mountain of volcanic origin, in the area of the Moka Range between the Mont du Rempart (545 m) and the Le Pouce Mountain (812 m) in the Plaines Wilhems district of Mauritius. The name derived from the fact that a French military post was once established on its slope to control the bands of runaway slaves. This basaltic rock has an imposing appearance which is characterized by an abruptly breakup of the slope towards the sea.

Located at -20.2522, 57.4506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Mauritius

Eden College Mauritius

Eden College is a private secondary school located in Quatre Bornes, Mauritius. Students are prepared for the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate.

Located at -20.2477, 57.479 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Boys' schools in Mauritius, Schools in Mauritius, Educational institutions established in 1951

Saint Mary's College, Mauritius

The Saint Mary's college is a college for boys in Mauritius well respected for its standard of education. Saint Mary's College currently has its headquarters in Rose-Hill, and has opened another college: Saint Mary's Bambous now called Saint Mary's west

Located at -20.24, 57.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Mauritius, Educational institutions established in 1954

Dr Regis Chaperon State Secondary School

Dr Regis Chaperon State Secondary School (commonly known as DRC) is an all-boys' state owned and Star school in Belle Rose, Mauritius. It serves nearly 1000 students annually and admits only students with all A grade in all subjects in 11+ exams. The school was built with the main purpose of free education and was the first high school to provide free schooling as from its inauguration.

Located at -20.2483, 57.4817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1978, Boys' schools in Mauritius, Schools in Mauritius

Loreto College of Rose-Hill

Loreto College Rose Hill is a private secondary girls' school in Rose Hill, Mauritius. One of seven Loreto College campuses in Mauritius, it opened in 1951. Ginette Fernand is the current rector and the asst. rector is Roselyn Thomas.

Located at -20.24, 57.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1951, Girls' schools in Mauritius, Schools in Mauritius

Queen Elizabeth College, Mauritius

Queen Elizabeth College (QEC), is a state girls-only college in the Republic of Mauritius. It accommodates girls of 11 to 18 years after their academic performance at the Certificate of Primary Education Examinations. The school prepares its students for their O-level and A-level examinations. Some graduates have become female scholars, professionals, scientists, leaders and politicians amongst others.

Located at -20.237, 57.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Mauritius

Municipal Council of Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill

The Municipal Council of Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill (French: Conseil Municipal de Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill) also known as Municipality is the local authority responsible for the administration of the town of Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius. The actual Mayor is Henri Norbert Froget and the Deputy Mayoress Lovena Malina Sowkhee.

Located at -20.2398, 57.4717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill, Local government in Mauritius

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