Fond du Sac
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Fond du Sac is a village in the northern part of the island of Mauritius. It is found in the district of Pamplemousses.Fond du Sac is linked with the roads leading to the capital, Port Louis
and to the villages of Flacq
and Mahébourg
. To some, Fond du Sac is also known as 'Kasmakaya' and gained notoriety a few decades ago. Plaines des Papayes,Triolet and The Vale are the three closest villages to Fond Du Sac. As with the rest of the island, the residents are very friendly and hospitable. The village is very close to the northern coastal region. The Mon Choisy beach is less than 8 minutes by car away. One of the main events in Fond du Sac is the Sunday Market which is unique. Visitors are recommended to visit the market very early in the morning as this is the time when the best deals can be made, fresh fruit and vegetable are a must. The village also holds a variety of small shops, restaurants, newsagents and a Filling Station. A complex called 'Dallas Building' consists of the post office, a restaurant, a bank and a jewellery shop. Fond du sac has a recently renovated, state-of-the-art garment factory called Ivy House, previously known as Sentosa. The 'Bhojpuri Boys', a rather well-known local group comes from Fond du Sac and you can download their songs posted in You-Tube. Fond du Sac is also well known for its bars and restaurants which operate till quite late at night. See 'flickr.com'for photos of Fond du sac - http://www.flickr.com/groups/fonddusac/
Port Louis
-Economy:The economy is dominated by its port, which handles Mauritius' international trade. The port was founded by the French who preferred Port Louis as the City is shielded by the Port Louis/Moka mountain range. It is the largest container handling facility in the Indian Ocean and can...
and to the villages of Flacq
Flacq
Flacq is a district of Mauritius, situated in the east of the island. The capital is Centre de Flacq. It is the largest district, having an area of 298 km², and as of 2000 has a population of 126,839....
and Mahébourg
Mahébourg
Mahébourg is a small city on the southeastern coast of the island of Mauritius. It is the capital of the Grand Port District.- Overview :...
. To some, Fond du Sac is also known as 'Kasmakaya' and gained notoriety a few decades ago. Plaines des Papayes,Triolet and The Vale are the three closest villages to Fond Du Sac. As with the rest of the island, the residents are very friendly and hospitable. The village is very close to the northern coastal region. The Mon Choisy beach is less than 8 minutes by car away. One of the main events in Fond du Sac is the Sunday Market which is unique. Visitors are recommended to visit the market very early in the morning as this is the time when the best deals can be made, fresh fruit and vegetable are a must. The village also holds a variety of small shops, restaurants, newsagents and a Filling Station. A complex called 'Dallas Building' consists of the post office, a restaurant, a bank and a jewellery shop. Fond du sac has a recently renovated, state-of-the-art garment factory called Ivy House, previously known as Sentosa. The 'Bhojpuri Boys', a rather well-known local group comes from Fond du Sac and you can download their songs posted in You-Tube. Fond du Sac is also well known for its bars and restaurants which operate till quite late at night. See 'flickr.com'for photos of Fond du sac - http://www.flickr.com/groups/fonddusac/