Grand River, Mauritius

Grand River South East (GRSE) is a historic village in the southeast of Mauritius. It was named as Groote River (Great River) by the Dutch. In the 17 century, G.R.S.E was used for stocking and loading on board of ebony wood under the Dutch Occupation. The inhabitants of Grand River South East leave mostly from fishing. The village has about 1500 households. It has also an active small planters community. The other economic operators are the Deep River Beau Champ Sugar Estates and a hotel known as Laguna. The village life is structured through the Village Council and a certain number of local organisations exist including: Women, Youth, the Ageing and Fishermen organisation.

At the Grand River South East mouth, where the river's current meets the ocean's tide, you can see some impressive ravines and spectacular waterfall. The waterfall at GRSE is one of the East coast’s most popular attractions after Ile aux Cerfs. Everyday there are trips from Trou d’Eau Douce and GRSE village to the river and the waterfall.

The North line covered 50 kilometres and started operation on the 23rd May 1864. It passed through the districts of Pamplemousses, Rivière Du Rempart and Flacq, to end at the station of Grand River South East

Transport

Grand River was connected to the capital of Port Louis by two railways, one following the coast, and one going over mountains on an inland route.

See also

• Railway stations in Mauritius

External links

• MSN Map