Montagne Blanche Mauritius has no worries, Sans Soucci is close by.
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- From the bustling heart of the town to the outlying suburbs and beyond into the sugarcane fields with its nineteen forties stopover point, there is a relaxed attitude to things. Maybe because Sans Soucci is so close, or maybe the fresh mountain air has something to do with it, but it feels right.
Starting in town, we explored the main street, with its shops and building, including the old cinema, which is for sale. Turning off into one of the numerous diagonal streets, we found roasting chickens and a new mask. After eating some grilled chicken, we headed back to the parking at the post office.
The post office has free parking and is an easy walk into the main town. It is also the old train station. Well preserved stone walls and long used and worn stains with a piece of platform jutting out of the new building. Behind is some more to explore, the part of the train station, not incorporated into the post office.
Off the Sans Soucci, it means no worries, It was an old sugar mill that stopped operating in 1946, that that is what the place looks like. A real blast from the past. It reminded us of an old pre-1930s depression gas station in the American route 66. Great old building and well-looked after.
A stop at the bridge near the medical school, it was easy to access the wall, and the views from the one side were grand, a real oasis. Then onto the real find. In a spiritual park there is a bridge, that seems out of this world, must be seen to be believed, with the shelves made from old veranda holders.
Quick stop at hotel Janat and on to the polytechnic university but we were denied access, so we had some fun, 'not' showing it. Our last stop was the irrigation channels, made to last in the 1940s and 50s. It was a long and exhausting day, but, no worries, it was great.
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I do enjoy the way you support and promote the local food places. Another interesting video thank you.
They are doing an awesome job.
Our pleasure!
Thanks
Thank you, Bryan and Ricki for showing my hometown. I lived there at the Dragon Snack for 25 years before moving to Canada. My sister still lives there but she retired a few years back or else, you would have tasted her fried noodles. Montagne Blanche has changed since I left. It was nice to see all these new stores. In Sans souci, it used to have a sugarcane factory way back in the 1960, re the chimney, the store and the manager's house. Now it is a dead town. All have moved to another factory in Flacq. Great job, both of you. Good time to be travelling and enjoying your time in Mauritius during Covid.
Thank you for the great comment. It would have been great to get some food at the Dragon snack, such a great old building.
I confess that I have never been to Montagne Blanche proper. I might have travelled through on a long bus route from Quartier Militaire to Flacq. In my days there was a long way to go from QM to Flacq. You keep educating Mtians about their birthplace. Another fantastic lesson. Keep at it and many thanks.
Thanks, that must have been quite a journey. We will keep making videos.
The sugar cane worker sharp the knives to cut the sugar canes down.st Joseph church brought me to my childhood crossing that bridge at 5 yrs old and walk pass the tower to the river near the mountains.thank you Bryan and Ricky.
that is a great walk, and a long way for a 5 year old. Thanks for the info on the sharpener
Yes it was a long way from montagne blanche, as a child it was fun we did not see and realised the distance.
Wow...
Its more than an adventure...
It really was a great day out.
Sans souci my uncle far as cogéfar by the river close to the mountain.now all has changed.as a little we walked from montagne blanche to the river at sans souci. Waiting for you both .
It should be a goodie
Wow this video brings back alot of memories! The first cinema I ever went to. Really amazing to see the village after so many years.
Glad you enjoyed it!
A very good video. I was born and brought up in this village before going to UK in December 1970
You got you start in a great place.
Like all your videos. Thnx for sharing.
Glad you like them!
Thank you brian for showcasing Mt blanche. I am a resident of Sebastopol- a sister village. Got lush vegetation and same vibe.
My pleasure! We are planning a trip as it is the end of the train line
great work Riki.love your arts
Thank you so much 😀
My wife used to visit family there many years ago. Quite sad to see the old sugar plantation deserted now. I quess it would have been like Fuel where there is a whole community living and working still. Nice one guys. Thanks.
Thanks, I though for sure the old cars would interest you, you being one of them!
@@BryanDiscoversWorld cheeky! I do miss my old Minis though.
@@grayfool haha, I meant your profile picture
@@BryanDiscoversWorld I'll let you off then. 😍
Hello, thanks for the memory. I was born in Sans Souci and spent my 20's there. Was a great place to live. My father used to work in the old office and looking at those footage i can clearly remember those scene. You actually do not have the right to go there and there should be a Tresspass sign just after the big bridge. Montagne blanche has change a lot but looking at the video make me wanna come back home :( thanks for that.
Glad you enjoyed it. I think local kids have taken the sign, we did check. But what a great place grow up
Thanks for another great tour.I love the name Montagne Blanche. Has an echo of an Alpine connection, almost ! The cinema featured was called Queen's and I have fond memories of seeing many movies there as a teenager, travelling by bus from Quartier Militaire. You gave me such a laugh with your effort not to show the polytechnic complex ! Still that what makes your input so compelling to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the great info on the cinema, it must have been a great time.
you just made this place looks intetesting keep it up
Thanks, we try
Very nice video.. Thx
Thank you
Very good reports
Thank you
Woow those amazing old timers.. 😲
I wonder, if the owner knows the values of these cars.
Never was in Montagne Blanche.
Not sure, They look so out of place in Mauritius.
Awesome video Sir. I hope you liked my village and keep exploring ✌🏼😁
I did! it is a great village
lovely title buddy👌🏻😂❣
Thanks. I'm still laughing
Hotel means restaurant or snack in Mauritius . Same like in India or Sri- Lanka . Where as in France, Hôtel can be also a townhall ( Hotel de ville ) hospital ( Hôtel-dieu ) or a manor house in a city ( Hôtel-particulier).
Wow, thanks for the great info. We I get to France, I'm going to be booking to sleep in some strange places.
Nice 👌
Thanks 😊
Missed your premiere due to a power cut but nonetheless great video as always.
Love the pun on the title as well; sans soucci = without worries.
Sorry about the power, and I couldn't help doing that title
Not your fault mate. Every one loves some good pun
Completely inspired by both of you Bryan & Rikki
Thank you
Nice video. You should take care when stepping on the roads in Mauritius. Mauritian drivers do not use brakes because they hate wearing them out.
Haha, it really feels like that
@@BryanDiscoversWorld I was once in a taxi in Beau Bassin and this indian driver was doing like 80 mph in one of those narrow streets. I think he was showing of or in a hurry.
2:35 "tire msi dan photo la" : He said take my picture too.
Thanks for the translation, he was driving really fast.
Nice thumbnail
Thanks
Bryan you missed the Sans souci Dam :(
Yip, we should have gone, sorry.
You should go Albion. There's a lighthouse there
Thanks, we will try
The village look like some villages in india
Wow, I will have to go and see, one day
Mask not properly worn.
Thanks for the comment
Bunch liar this cinema doesn't belong to him.. its mr sudesh choti vegetable seller
Thanks for the info
How do you make Bananas Bryan 🤔
the recipe is quite complicated and requires lots of skill, I will do a snippet video.
@@BryanDiscoversWorld 🤣🤣🤣🤣Can't wait
Actually u guys are not allow to go their if they saw u, u might go to jail!
Wow, they should put up a sign, thanks for the info
No developments there.
Not that I saw
There are 2 universities , one of them is a medical university, 2 primary schools and few kindergartens as well , 1 college and also an area health center and few more.....
@@luvleshramsurn3841 and the great views, I guess the big developers are missing something great 👍