Genevieve
@GENE78
French expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
446
Contacts
36
About me
French
Lives in Flic-en-Flac
Speaks français, anglais, kreol (un peu)
Registration: 01 June 2012
MAURITIUS IS DANGEROUS for outsider/foreigner/expat? by Guestposter006
I was born here, lived in Australia & moved back here this year. Members of my local Mauritian family have warned me about being targeted because I am not a 'real Mauritian' & locals can tell. They have said that it would be dangerous for ...
@shirley1421971I was born in Mauritius too from Mauritian parents and grandparents. My parents emigrated to France when I was 11. I lived for decades in France. In 2014 I went back to Flic en Flac where I had bought an apartment. After 8 years, in ... Read More
Noisy frogs by Macmac0065
Hello, both times ive been in Mauritius ive been fascinated by the noise created by what i Believe are frogs or toads. Are those frogs big & could someone put a pic of the noisy frogs? Would be embarrassing if it wasnt frogs. Merry christmas ...
Hello Macmac, they are buffalo toads also called bufos. They are much bigger than regular toads. You can type 'pictures of bufos' to see how they look. Geneviève Read More
Life as a digital nomad in Mauritius by Diksha
Hi everyone, Digital nomadism has become more and more popular in the past few months and Mauritius seems to be the perfect spot for it. If you are a digital nomad yourself, please share with us your experience of this new way of working in ...
I was able to go on with my online job of teaching English (as a highly qualified teacher) and French, my native language through Zoom, Skype and Whatspp. I never had any network problem. Of course some jobs can't be done online, such as ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021
Bonjour Naz, C'est très curieux ça. Moi j'ai des gros problèmes avec ma banque française, mais j'ai fait plusieurs virements dernièrement de France à Maurice et c'est passé sans problèmes. ... Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
My impression up to today is that nobody knows when the borders will open. I follow a facebook page called Mauritius in quarantine where people post useful infos and disagree about the dates of re-opening and the importance of being vaccinated. I ... Read More
Enjoying your quarantine in Mauritius? by Silvan0
[b]Diary of an expat doing quarantine in Mauritius[/b] [b][i]Arrival[/i][/b] The plane landed on time, at 11 AM. We did our immigration formalities as usual and were out of the airport at 11:40. They gave us a blue or red envelope with all the ...
Welcome to Mauritius, a tropical paradise. Read More
Renting in Mauritius - pros and cons by Blackriver
Hi everyone, I wanted to inquire how you go about renting a local property in Mauritius. 1. Is it similar to the UK i.e. 6 or 12 month contract availability, 4 weeks notice period, 1 month rent as deposit and references required? 2. What are ...
Hello, 1 and 2: similar to the UK and France as well. 3: they are all different, some are ok and some are terrible. You must be very cautious. I have heard a lot of dreadful stories. Some agents are dishonest too. A lot of people here - not all of ... Read More
LEARN FRENCH by VINCENTVANDERVENTER
Hi All Am soon to be expat.(mid year next year) Did a little basic french at school many years ago. Will probably be in the north area. Any advice on where I could attend classes or is it better to do something local in South Africa before I leave. ...
Je pense que vous avez utilisé Google Translate. Que veut dire donnez moi des charges ? Peut-être "Give me your fees." 500 rs de l'heure" Voua arrivez quand ? Read More
LEARN FRENCH by VINCENTVANDERVENTER
Hi All Am soon to be expat.(mid year next year) Did a little basic french at school many years ago. Will probably be in the north area. Any advice on where I could attend classes or is it better to do something local in South Africa before I leave. ...
Hello, I teach French and I live in Flic en Flac. I had a lot of expats pupils of very different origins. South-Africa, the USA, England, Denmark, Germany, Thailand, Egypt, Malaysia, Italy, and so on... Feel free to contact ... Read More
Intense French language courses? by gordon.campbell
Hello, I have just moved to Mauritius and I'm interested in learning French. I have a bit of knowledge from High School but I really need to start from the basics. I have the hole month of September with a lot of free time and I would be keen ...
Hi there, I give French lessons in Flic en Flac. I am the person mentioned before by Jenny. Cheers Read More
AirBNB in Mauritius by giovannirossi56
Does anyone know the regulations regarding AirBNB in Mauritius? Does one have to register at the government and get a "Tourist Accommodation Certificate"? Are AirBNB hosts liable to any tourist taxes?
Hello, I have looked for it but still can't find the documents about how to apply for a permit to rent a place "Tourist accommodation certificate". Is there any document that can be dowloaded? Or do I have to go to the offices of the ... Read More
looking for a french tutor in Flic en flac. by rushhh
Hi, My name is Jessi and I am from Seoul, S.Korea. I've moved to Mauritius with my husband recently and am looking for a French tutor in Flic en flac. I merely know few words in French, which means I am a total beginner. Since I do not drive, ...
Hi, I sent you a private message. Click on the envelope on the top right corner. Read More
looking for a french tutor in Flic en flac. by rushhh
Hi, My name is Jessi and I am from Seoul, S.Korea. I've moved to Mauritius with my husband recently and am looking for a French tutor in Flic en flac. I merely know few words in French, which means I am a total beginner. Since I do not drive, ...
I am a native French speaker and I give French and English lessons in Flic en Flac to children and adults too. Feel free to contact me. See you soon Geneviève Read More
Taxi aggregator in Mauritius by grv sharma
Hi guys and girls I was recently in Mauritius and severely felt the lack of a taxi cab aggregator service such as Uber in Mauritius. All the negotiations with taxi drivers (and the constant fear of getting ripped off) leaves a bad after taste about ...
I quite agree that a lot cannot use smartphones because first thing they can't read properly. I think they should use metering. Apparently customers are not keen on metering because it's more expensive. Personally I feel uncomfortable when I ... Read More
Taxi aggregator in Mauritius by grv sharma
Hi guys and girls I was recently in Mauritius and severely felt the lack of a taxi cab aggregator service such as Uber in Mauritius. All the negotiations with taxi drivers (and the constant fear of getting ripped off) leaves a bad after taste about ...
Sorry, it's not a joke. I've been here for 5 years now.`So I happen to know some taxi drivers. None of them has a smartphone. When you remove the price of the petrol from the money they get, sometimes they have earned 400 rupees FOR A WHOLE ... Read More
Accommodation
Hi, there is a nice Airbnb studio in Rose-Hill. I've been there and I met somebody who stayed there too. Read More
Fares for private language lessons
I charge 500 rupees for one hour private lessons French or English. Only expats can afford unfortunately, locals can't pay more than 100 rupees. I apply a discount if it's more than one hour per week. Read More
Urgent, wheelchair needed in Flic en Flac
Thanks to Agnes from Flic en Flac community on facebook Dr Brenda 5251 9571 from Tamarin delivered a wheelchair on December 24th. Read More
Urgent, wheelchair needed in Flic en Flac
I broke my foot in a hotel in Flic en Flac last Wednesday. They bear the whole responsibility for it but of course they won't acknowledge it. I am currently using crutches. It is very exhausting and painful. I phone a shop in Rose-Hill where ... Read More
Driving in Mauritius by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Mauritius? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Chigong, the 10 commandments are not mine but Rosiewestie's. I read them thoroughly and made comments. And yes Mauritius is a non-sensical island, like some excerpts of "Alice in Wonderland" Did you know there's a dodo in Lewis ... Read More
Driving in Mauritius by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Mauritius? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Tip 1 has now both meanings I think. I was quite puzzled at first. In France it also means "come, I will wait." So that's what I tend to do. Tip 2: it took me two years to understand but I still stress each time somebody horns and ... Read More
Driving in Mauritius by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Mauritius? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Thanks but no thanks. No Delhi for me I am a French driver, I have driven for decades on the right side of the road. It has been quite a challenge for me to adapt. My old vintage car suffered a lot but I never hurt nor killed anybody neither have I ... Read More
Expanding my circle of friends to new cultures. by Isabelley77
Hello, Im Isabelle and new to this site. Im born and bred Mauritian looking to expand my current circle of friends. Leave me a few words :) Take care,
Hi Ladyflet, we met last Saturday and we will surely meet next Saturday too. Read More
Expanding my circle of friends to new cultures. by Isabelley77
Hello, Im Isabelle and new to this site. Im born and bred Mauritian looking to expand my current circle of friends. Leave me a few words :) Take care,
Hi Pascal, We meet every Saturday. However, sometimes it happens that none of us is free, like last Saturday for instance. It will be lovely to meet you. Geneviève Read More
Expanding my circle of friends to new cultures. by Isabelley77
Hello, Im Isabelle and new to this site. Im born and bred Mauritian looking to expand my current circle of friends. Leave me a few words :) Take care,
Hi Isabelle, Join us at Tidez, Flic en Flac this Saturday at 10 am. We are a group from South Africa, India, France, Mauritius, England, Holland, Austria ... See you soon, Geneviève Read More
Meeting English speaking friends by Philippe9507
I'm living in Mauritius,originally from South Africa looking to make new friends,preferably who speak English
Hi Isabelle, Join us at Tidez, Flic en Flac this Saturday at 10 am. We are a group from South Africa, India, France, Mauritius, England, Holland, Austria ... See you soon, Geneviève Read More
Taxi aggregator in Mauritius by grv sharma
Hi guys and girls I was recently in Mauritius and severely felt the lack of a taxi cab aggregator service such as Uber in Mauritius. All the negotiations with taxi drivers (and the constant fear of getting ripped off) leaves a bad after taste about ...
The sad reality is that a lot of taxi drivers have a low level of instruction. They can't use the Internet. They can't use a smartphone either. Their English and French is poor. Sometimes THEY are ripped off by their customers. Read More
Meeting English speaking friends by Philippe9507
I'm living in Mauritius,originally from South Africa looking to make new friends,preferably who speak English
Hi Leslie, we haven't seen you for quite a while. Last Saturday we met two newcomers, men, Mattias from Austria and Dannygeere who you met once plus another man Tapan that you know too. It was quite a nice moment. Maybe some day you'll show ... Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Hi Mattias, it'll be nice to meet you tomorrow. Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Hi Danny, it's the same group. See you tomorrow. Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Hi there, Tomorrow Saturday at 10 at Tidez in Flic en Flac there's an international meetup. It'll also be Ganesh Shaturti celebration so there'll be a lot of traffic on the main road. The festivities on the public beach are worth ... Read More
Hello everyone! Lots of advice needed! by LondonAmbulanceguy
Hi guys! Thanks for reading! I'm a 32 year old English guy living in London and working in a very stressful job taking emergency calls for he ambulance service. My grandad was born in Mauritius, and now i think it's time I came to the ...
You're young. Come and try. A return ticket is compulsory. You can renew your tourist visa from 3 months to 6. It'll give you enough time to see what it's like here. Read More
Kindle e-reader by Grv75
Hi, Can anyone please tell me where to buy a kindle e-reader oasis online which can be shiped to Mauritius. Since Amazon doesn't ship to Mauritius.
Anyway you'll have a lot of difficulties to download e-books on your Kindle here in Mauritius. You're allowed about 5 and that's it. Try Kobo. They use it at the IFM, the huge French library in Rose-Hill, Mauritius. It's better to ... Read More
Zumba and affordable gym in Flic en Flac by EvaR
Anybody can help me find a Zumba class in Flic en Flac or Cascavelle please?! Looking for daily classes and an affordable gym pleaaaaase! Thank you!!
I'm pretty sure the zumba lessons at the Village Hall still take place. I'll go tomorrow and ask for details. It's close to my place, I don't join the classes because I'm unfortunately not fit enough. I go to another gym club for ... Read More
HELP My Mac book air is being attacked
Hello, I'm urgently looking for a skilled serious and reliable person to save my data on a hard disk and re-install my Mac. Thanks, Geneviève Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Hi Dannygeere, I'm in France at the moment. I'll tell the other guys that you might come. Sorry I won't see you this time too. Have a nice Saturday anyway. Geneviève Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Hi Dannygeere, maybe we'll meet next Saturday. Have a nice week Genevièv Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
A lot of us are out of the country at the moment. As I don't live very far I might go at 10. Send me a message if you go. Read More
Mauritian Bucket list
The scenic south route is wonderful. Le Morne, La Prairie, Case Noyale, Macondé, Vortex in Riambel, Gris-Gris, the colonial house of Saint-Aubin. Avoid Rochester falls, lots of robbers there. I was a victim of them. All the colonial houses: ... Read More
Need reviews about paul et virginie school in tamarin plz by Mayjaber
Hello can i get any reviews about Ecole Paul et Virginie in Tamarin. I have 2 kids and planning on enrolling them there. Thanks.
In my opinion it's an excellent school. It follows the French syllabus but with a lot more English lessons in order to allow the children to be bilingual. The teachers are highly qualified, the location and buildings are great. Maybe you should ... Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Hi dannygeere, though I'm not lesliejarrett i take the liberty to answer that there's lots of parking space right oppositeTidez. See you quickly on Saturday Geneviève Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Hi Virgilio 1, Every Saturday in Flic en Flac from 10 to 12 English speaking friends meet at Tidez. Everybody's welcome. We were happy to meet Tappan last Saturday. See you Geneviève Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
We were there last Saturday. Probably you didn't see us. We usually have a Teddy Bear maybe we didn't last time. Next time ask for Patricia or Genevieve. Read More
Coming to Mauritius on holiday and would like to make friends
Hello, Can you tell a little more about yourself? Cheers Read More
Keeping up with the news in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Mauritius provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
You are quite right about not belonging to the right clique. Read More
Keeping up with the news in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Mauritius provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
Hello Remey, your post is very interesting and funny as well. I'll try to listen to these two people on MBC3 especially the second one. It seems weird. Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
Hello Fayevourite, feel free to contact when you come. Where will you be staying? Genevieve Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
Yes, that's it. I think it's less noisy. Let say 7h30 there. Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
A new place has just opened on the coastal road near the Clinique de l'Occident. We could try this. Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
The meeting went very well. You'll soon have news for the next one. Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
Let's meet there, then we'll decide if we move somewhere else. Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
Hello Natalie, for me it's ok. Mafiozzo is quite a noisy place though. Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
This week Thursday is ok for me. Hope to see all of you soon. Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
Any evening next week is ok for me except Thursday, where? Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
Hi ladies and gentleman, I'm rather into drawing, painting and scrapbooking. I can sew a little., do a little knitting and crochet. I've given up jewellery making. Let's meet and create a craft group. Where and when do you suggest? Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
me too ... desperately looking for people interested in arts and craft ... I live in Flic-en-Flac Read More
The Needful, the Necessary, the Same. Noooooo!!! Stop it! by Neo-UK
Why, in Mauritius, am I being bombarded with the overuse and total abuse of these terms? Everywhere I go, everyone I speak to in a professional or business capacity, they all say [i]"I will do the needful"[/i] or [i]"the ...
As a teacher of English and French I find these discussions very interesting. French people too are surprised and puzzled by the Mauritian French. I have noticed many examples, some are direct wrong translations from English to French, such as ... Read More
The Needful, the Necessary, the Same. Noooooo!!! Stop it! by Neo-UK
Why, in Mauritius, am I being bombarded with the overuse and total abuse of these terms? Everywhere I go, everyone I speak to in a professional or business capacity, they all say [i]"I will do the needful"[/i] or [i]"the ...
Mauritian English and Mauritian French are both quite odd to the sensitive ears of a Westerner. Try kreol. Read More
Meet-up Xmas / New Year? by jkev
I thought it would be good to start a new topic about a possible meet-up during the holiday season for those of us that are not going home for Xmas. Would anyone be interested in meeting for lunch on Sunday, December 27th say at Le Caudan ...
Ok jkev, I'll be there, could you sms me your phone number with your name, it seems I haven't saved the right number. I sent you a message and I didn't get any reply. See you soon, Happy Christmas Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Yes Anna, was great meeting you and your baby. See you soon. Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Hello Rushikay, We came from Black River and Flic-en-Flac and we had a nice picnic in the rain on the beach. But you didn't show up, what a pity. Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Bravo Claire. You managed to do it. It was nice meeting the two of you even though the weather was not quite good. I feel so sad for those who didn't come, they missed a lot. Jenny was very brave to drive from Black River to Mon Choisy. And ... Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
We are at mon choisy now Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
We are at mon choisy now Read More
Zumba and affordable gym in Flic en Flac by EvaR
Anybody can help me find a Zumba class in Flic en Flac or Cascavelle please?! Looking for daily classes and an affordable gym pleaaaaase! Thank you!!
It must ne at about 6 pm. twice a week. You should go and check. Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Great! I'll be in front of the bookstore at 10:45. Thanks Read More
Zumba and affordable gym in Flic en Flac by EvaR
Anybody can help me find a Zumba class in Flic en Flac or Cascavelle please?! Looking for daily classes and an affordable gym pleaaaaase! Thank you!!
Hello, there are zumba classes at the village hall/community centre not expensive at all, twice a week. It's in a very small street not far from the main entrance of villa caroline. Genevieve Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Hello Jenny, I live in Flic-en-Flac and I'd like to go too but I don't feel like driving there on my own. Could you give me a lift? I'll share the expenses. Genevieve Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Hi Barbara, At the moment I have no Internet at home so it's a little difficult to answer your questions; and the laws change very often. Will you be at Mon Choisy on December 13? See you Genevieve Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Normally we can wait for others at the same spot for 15mins before we can start or maybe move to another spotBut what about the date? Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Hello Vegan, I am very interested in your proposal. I can find some people here in Flic-en-Flac to join. What are your conditions? Genevieve Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Why not on the beach? That's how we do here in Flic-en-Flac, everybody brings his/her chair/stool and that's it. Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Hello, when is this meet-up in the North? Pity it's not in the West, I'd like to join too. Genevieve Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
Hello where do you live? Genevieve Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
Hello Barbara, welcome. Pointe aux Canonniers is very far indeed. We'll arrange to meet halfway but at the moment I can't tell you when. Do you intend to stay there? If you plan to visit the west some day we could meet then. Tell me about ... Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
Hello Barbara, as other people told your private inbox is disabled. So inbox me your phone. Where are you staying at the moment/ Genevieve Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
Barbara, I just tried to do it, but it doesn't work. So better you send me yours. Genevieve Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
You will find Marmite at London in Riviere Noire. (your husband is going to kill me) Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
Yes, Barbara, let me know wen you are ready. See you soon, Genevieve Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
Hello Barbara, we can meet when you are in Mauritius, I live in Flic-en-Flace we are the same age and I am separated. I work full time but i finish rather early. Looking forward to meet you. Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
me too, I'd like to know what a trivia evening is. Read More
Shops in Tamarin (or nearby) for food, household goods & toys? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, My family and I will be moving to Tamarin from London (arriving on 31st October) and I'm trying to figure out what to pay to bring out and what to buy there, also we arrive just before 2 public holidays and I'm wondering how much ...
Hello, I'd be so happy to join a book club too.I live in flic-en-flac and I work in Tamarin. Concerning shops, everything has already been mentioned. Pillows, bedsheets either Worrlworths in Cascavelle or AssociatedTextiles in Cascavelle . 2 ... Read More
Place for lunch by cjgcuyler
Hi all! I will be coming up to Mauritius in November to look at property but was wondering if anybody knows of some really nice places to go for lunch. We will be staying in the Flic en Flac area at the Hilton. Thanks in advance!
There are many good restaurants on the Coastal Road of Flic-en-Flac, one of them is Ah-Youn, Chinese and kreol cuisine, I go there very often. Next to Ah-Youn you will find Rib and Reef, I was told it's excellent. Chez Pépé is quite ... Read More
French lessons near Ebene / Flic en Flac by nachez
Hello there! I've moved to Mauritius 5 months ago and I would like to start taking French lessons (group lessons preferred), around either Ebene or Flic en Flac, preferably after 17. Does anyone know a school or otherwise any private teacher ...
Hello beautiful people ;) I am Mauritian and French, I am a teacher, I live in Flic-en-Flac. I had to stop giving private lessons to international adult expats three months ago because I am currently working in a school in Tamarin. But I am quite ... Read More
Cost of Living in Mauritius-middle class life style by jrishabh
What is the cost of living in Mauritius if I have the following life style: 1.Stay in a single unshared studio room (economic/middle class level) 2.Eat 50% out side and 50% cook myself 3.commute by bus 4.use high speed internet 5.use a basic health ...
It also depends if you like going out or not. The buses stop very early in the evening, so you have to take a taxi and your transport expenses will get much higher then. I have roughly the same lifestyle as you except I realised I like a bit of fun ... Read More
Karaoke bars in Mauritius? by SarahCourtis
Hi :) I was just wondering where are some karaoke bars in Mauritius? Thanks, Sarah.
Big Willy's in Tamarin on Wednesday evenings Read More
Expat blog english group meet up by shénou
who's IN ? meet up at flic beach and have a drink, make new friends etc...suggestions for date and time though...
Hello, I'm in too. Read More
Mauritian Creole class by shénou
Hi everyone, I'd like to know if there'd be at least 10 people interested in learning and understanding Mauritian Creole, I was thinking about a relaxed get together class so you could learn to understand the language and the culture. I ...
Bonjour, Je "koz ene tigit kreol" mais j'aimerai me perfectionner et j'habite à flic-en-Flac. Tenez-moi au courant. Genevieve Read More
How widely is English spoken/understood in Mauritius? by Diane53
Hi is English generally understood out and about? I only know VERY basic French. Thanks
Hello, You will find a lot of veg food here. What difference between vegan and veggie? Trou-aux-Biches is a very nice place. English is understood but people prefer speaking French and creole. Good luck. Read More
French Private Tution
Hello Prem, I am Mauritian and French and a qualified teacher too. I can give you and your daughter French tuition, either in Flic-en-Flac or in Quatre-Bornes depending on the bus timeable. Cheers, Genevieve Read More
mauritius cost of living
Hello, Is it a joke? 140,000 Rs = 3,500 euros a month which is a good salary even in France. Maybe you mean 14,000 Rs. Read More
French Private Tution by Prem Tiwari
Hi, I am from Mumbai living in Sodnac. QB. Pls suggest me Private Tutor in French Language for next 3 months in Sodnac, Quatre Bornes. Ugent help needed.
Hello, I will contact him as soon as I am in Mauritius on July 1st. I am currently in France. Cheers, Genevieve Read More
French Private Tution by Prem Tiwari
Hi, I am from Mumbai living in Sodnac. QB. Pls suggest me Private Tutor in French Language for next 3 months in Sodnac, Quatre Bornes. Ugent help needed.
Hello, I am a private qualified French teacher. I will be in Mauritius from July 30. I can give you private lessons. Cheers, genevievejaslier@gmail.com Read More
Hi every one by Efaranghi
Hi every one , my name is Eric , I am coming to Mauritius to work for a fashion retail company called Cerruti 1881 . I am a fashion designer by profession and thus is a new part time project for me , it is great giving me a chance to slow down my ...
Hello Efaranghi, Welcome to Mauritius. I am a French teacher, I have worked for 20 years in France. I can give you French lessons. I live in Flic-en-Flac, what about you? I don't know where Port-chambly is. I am in France at the moment but I ... Read More
Looking for pretty cheap accomodation
Hello, What town would you like to live in? How much can you afford? Read More
Mauritius
Hello, what sort "interesting thing" are you looking for? Cheers Read More
What's expat blog for? by viviantan
Hi~! I'm seriously curious about what's Expat.com for, if everyone can join even though their not EXPATS. What's the meaning of "expatriate"? I believed tons of them hasn't got a clue. Here are some explanation for those who're not sure what they ...
Hello Viviantan, in case you didn't know some people are both expats and locals. Many Maurtians emigrated, got another nationality and come back to their native country, this means they have two countries Read More