Praslin Island

Praslin, the island of the original "Garden of Eden"

Image of a female Coco de Mer nut

When Lazare Picault came ashore on Praslin in 1744, he was impressed by this unusual island paradise and the incredible luxuriance of its vegetation and gave it the name, Island of Palms.  This island of only 17 square miles (44 square km) is what  General Gordon, of Khartoum fame, declared as being the original Garden of Eden.   The legendary coco-de-mer palm, with its unusual nut that resembles a woman's pelvis, only grows here in abundance in the Valle De Mai, a treasure that is also on UNESCO's list as a world heritage site.

    Scenes of Praslin

    Map of Praslin


HOTELS
  1. Chateau de Feuilles
  2. Palm Beach
  3. Cote d'or Lodge
  4. Marechiaro
  5. Indian Ocean Lodge
  6. L'Archipel
  7. La Reserve
  8. Maison des Palmes
  9. Paradise Sun
  10. Best Western Berjaya Praslin Beach Resort
  11. Village du Pecheur
  12. Coco De Mer
  13. Emerald Cove
  14. Hotel Acajou

SMALL HOTELS
  1. Britannia
  2. Chauve_souris
  3. Cabanes des Pecheurs
  4. Grande Anse Beach Village
  5. Orange Tree
  6. Le Duc de Praslin
  7. Colibri Guest House

Aldabra    

 Amirante Aride Bird Cousin

Denis    

 Fregate LaDigue Mahe Silhouette

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