10 May 2020 House
Coteau Raffin is located in the Black River District, on the South West Coast of Mauritius, approximately 1.5 km south of La Gaulette village and 2.5 km north of Le Morne Brabant Village.
It is approximately one hour from the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and one hour from the bustling capital of Port Louis.
Characteristics:
The site is notable for its spectacular view on the coastline and the Ile Aux Benitiers island, lying about 1.5km from the beachfront in the emerald lagoon. The site is set against the dramatic backdrop of Le Morne Brabant Mountain, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2008.
The site is in an idyllic setting in the shadows of Le Morne Peninsula, set on a west facing hillside forming a natural amphitheater to view spectacular views and sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
For conservation purposes the landscape around Le Morne is designated into “core” and “buffer” development zones in which development is strictly controlled by The Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund Act of 2004 and the National Heritage Act of 2003.
Core Zone is area close to the Le Morne Brabant Mountain.
