Eureka Traditional Cache
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House with 109 doors and windows
Eurêka, at Moka, in the centre of Mauritius, is one of the best-preserved residences from the French colonial period still in good condition. Its ancient architecture is of a rare beauty, but it is interesting for more than one reason. The museum harbours real treasures, such as antique furniture, old photographs. In addition, the magnificent garden and waterfalls around the house contribute to the beauty of the place.
Today, Eurêka reflects the past of Mauritius through the prism of an old aristocratic family. The house has a collection of: antique furniture, old photographs , chinaware, old books, rugs.
The history of the house is also very interesting, specially when narrated by the owner himself, Jacques Planteau de Maroussem, who relates with an exquisite charm the various events from different periods of the property: the change of ownership and their problems. In brief: The house was built by Mr. Carr, a British notable who wanted to be nearer to 'Le Réduit' where the governor lived. We hence learn that a certain Reculé sold the property "of spices and sugar canes" to Mr. Montmirail who had fled the French revolution in 1793. In 1812, Mr. et Mrs. Robinson bought the property and later sold it to Mr. Eugène Leclézio in 1856, father of Sir Eugène Leclézio, chief of justice and Sir Henry Leclézio, attorney and member of the Legislative Assembly.
Eureka is in fact more than a museum. The property will delight all nature lovers. The visitor enters a world of peace and calm.
The English style gardens have replaced the sugar cane fields and spice trees which were originally at Eurêka. Nowadays one can find at Eurêka different palm trees, mango trees, and a gigantic damaras (agathis robusta;) one of the best example is in fact found at Eurêka. ... You can have a glimpse of the lush greenery, which surrounds the house. Eurêka hosts some rare endemic plants. Here is a list of some of them: Bois pipe, Bois colophane Bâtard, Bois en poudre, Makak, Manglier vert, Bois de Rivière, Bois puant, Bois de Clou, Bois de Pomme, Bois de Fer, Liane à gratter, Mapou.
The cache is hidden in big old pipe (nearest to the exit) on parking.
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