Mauritius Island : looking for J.M Le Clezio

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looking for J.M Le Clezio

Jean-Pierre DEGAS / hemis.fr

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Mauritius Island :


Bringing Le Clézio closer to Mauritius is like searching for his origins. The ancestors of the Nobel Prize winner had settled on the island in the 19th century, bankers, members of parliament for Moka or barons of the sugar industry, they all played a major role in the political and social life of the island. Le Clézio devoted many pages to this subject, a memorial space: The gold digger, Journey to Rodrigues, La Quarantaine (Forty or so)… In The Gold-diggers, JMG Clézio, changes the emblematic name of the family estate since 1856, Eureka, to "Boucan", giving new life to the dream of the former Ile de France:" Just as if time had stood still. Daylight filters through the heavy wooden shutters, revealing, as if time had stood still, the dining-room, the music room, Eugene's library with its walls covered with porcelain and china-ware from the Indian Company, a scene evoking by-gone days.


HEMIS_373597 : Mauritius, Moka District, Eureka Creole House built in 1812, Eugene Le Clezio office decorated by finely chiseled furnitures in precious wood

DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373655

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Le Morne Village, small boats in the Passe de la Prairie DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373679

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Grande Case Royale, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church surrounded by flamboyants on the Royal Road DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373619

Mauritius, Moka District, Moka, Eureka Creole House built in 1812, facing the Ory Mountain, the 109 Doors House was the property of the Le Clezio family DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373664

Mauritius, North-East Coast, Riviere du Rempart District, Camp Pave, traditional Hindu wedding, detail of hands with jewelleries DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Le Morne Village, wooden small boat in the Passe de la Prairie with the Morne Brabant listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in the background

HEMIS_373671

Mauritius, West Coast, Black River District, Tamarin, Montagne du Rempart overlooking the Baie du Tamarin DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373614

Mauritius, Pamplemousses District, Pamplemousses, Botanical Garden, water-lily pond DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373611

Mauritius, North-West Coast, Pamplemousses District, Trou aux Biches, Isla Mauricia Sailing Boat, built in 1852, the 32 meters Spanish schooner navigating from Grand Baie to the Baie de Balaclava DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373590

Mauritius, North-East Coast, Riviere du Rempart District, Cap Malheureux, Notre Dame de l'Auxiliatrice Church, exit from Sunday Mass DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_197755

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Anse Mourouk, Port Sud Est, fishing sailboat DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373558

Mauritius, South Coast, Savanne District, Tea Road, Saint Aubin, Domaine de Saint Aubin, former Planter House, terrace with view on the park DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373636

Mauritius, South Coast, Grand Port District, Mahebourg, Ile du Mouchoir Rouge, Fishermen Regatta in the Mahebourg Bay DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_197735

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Palissade Ternel, La confiance Junior traditional band in rehearsal, Marcellin Meunier and his partner DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373654

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Le Morne Village, International Creole Festival, Ravanne players in front of a fire on the beach down to the Morne Brabant listed as World Heritage by UNESCO

HEMIS_373648

Mauritius, South Coast, Savanne District, Bois Cheri, Tea Road, harvest and tea gathering in the hills DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373623

Mauritius, Moka District, Pailles, Domaine des Pailles, passing of a Deauville carriage pulled by a black Welsh Cob stallion in front of a colonial house DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_197753 : Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, near Petite Butte, Eric Ernest fishing ourites (lagoon octopuses) DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373658

Mauritius, Plaines Wilhems District, Curepipe, Comajora Boats scales models Museum, most ancient factory of the island DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373667

Mauritius, West Coast, Black River District, Flic en Flac, public beach lined up with Filao Trees with the Morne Brabant listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in the background DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373682

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Le Morne Village, stele in memory of the Maroons slaves down to the Morne Brabant listed as World Heritage by UNESCO

HEMIS_373545

Mauritius, South Coast, Grand Port District, Mahebourg, multicoloured sailing boat during the annual Fishermen Regatta DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373563

Mauritius, South Coast, Grand Port District, Mahebourg, Rue Marianne, shop in the city center DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373584

Mauritius, Plaines Wilhems District, Curepipe, Comajora Boats scales models Museum, most ancient factory of the island DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373577

Mauritius, North-West Coast, Pamplemousses District, Mont Choisy, public beach under she-oaks DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373586

Mauritius, Plaines Wilhems District, Curepipe, Comajora Boats scales models Museum, most ancient factory of the island DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373637

Mauritius, South Coast, Grand Port District, Mahebourg, Mahebourg Bay, Fishermen Regatta DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373548

Mauritius, South Coast, Grand Port District, Mahebourg, International Creole Festival, spectators on the seaside during the fishermen regatta DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373635

Mauritius, South Coast, Grand Port District, Mahebourg, Ile du Mouchoir Rouge, Fishermen Regatta in the Mahebourg Bay DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373609

Mauritius, North-West Coast, Pamplemousses District, Trou aux Biches, Isla Mauricia Sailing boat, Spanish shooner of 32 meters built in 1852, sails going out DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373592

Mauritius, North-East Coast, Riviere du Rempart District, Grand Baie, Notre Dame de la Valette Church DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373605

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Chamarel, Litchis fruits on their branchs DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373599

Mauritius, Pamplemousses District, Mont Choisy, Anse de Mont Choisy, Sega dancers on the beach DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373676

Mauritius, Moka District, Pailles, Domaine des Pailles, ride in Deauville carriage pulled by a black Welsh Cob stallion in the gardens of the park DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373551 : Mauritius, East Coast, Flacq District, Trou d'Eau Douce, landing beach for taxis boat to the Ile aux Cerfs DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373613

Mauritius, Pamplemousses District, Pamplemousses, Botanical Garden, Royal Palms Alley DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373568

Mauritius, South Coast, Savanne District, Bois Cheri, Tea Road, gathering of young tea leaves for the kitchen of Le Bois Cheri Restaurant DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373653

Mauritius, North Coast, Riviere du Rempart District, Grand Gaube, fishermen small boat in the lagoon of the Pointe aux Roches DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373645

Mauritius, South Coast, Flacq District, Bel Air, Bel Air Sugar Refinery, sugarcane cutters DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373555

Mauritius, South Coast, Savanne District, Tea Road, Saint Aubin, Domaine de Saint Aubin, pressing the sugar cane for the distillation of the Rhum Agricole DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373607

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Chamarel, Chamarel Rhum Distillery, barrel in wine warehouses for the preservation of traditional Rhum Agricole

HEMIS_373606

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Chamarel, Chamarel Rhum Distillery, distillery stills for the making of traditional Rhum Agricole DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373553

Mauritius, South Coast, Savanne District, Riviere des Anguilles, Domaine de la Vanille, Mascareignes Reserve, giant turtle of the Seychelles DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373573

Mauritius, West Coast, Port Louis District, Port Louis, fruits and vegetables market, litchis and bananas seller DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373576

Mauritius, West Coast, Port Louis District, Port Louis, fruits and vegetables market, hand detail taking litchis DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373575

Mauritius, West Coast, Port Louis District, Port Louis, fruits and vegetables market, patty pan DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373598

Mauritius, Pamplemousses District, Triolet, longest village of the island, Hindu religious items shop DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373604

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Chamarel, Chamarel Adventure Park, passing of a net wall in forest

HEMIS_373621

Mauritius, Moka District, Pailles, Domaine des Pailles, restaurant, the Chef DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373627

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Tamarin, Montagne du Rempart overlooking the Baie du Tamarin DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373628

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Tamarin, return from the fishing and unloading of yellow tunas DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373646 : Mauritius, South Coast, Savanne District, Bois Cheri, Tea Road, manual selection of tea leaves DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373643

Mauritius, South Coast, Grand Port District, Mahebourg, Jardin de Beau Vallon, colonial house converted into Bed and Breakfast, bedroom DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373669

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Chamarel, Chamarel Adventure Park, log footbridge above the canopy DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373644

Mauritius, South Coast, Grand Port District, Mahebourg, Jardin de Beau Vallon, colonial house converted into a Bed and Breakfast DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373670

Mauritius, North-West Coast, Riviere du Rempart District, Grand Baie, Isla Mauricia Sailing Boat, 32 meters Spanish schooner built in 1852, offshore of the Baie de Balaclava DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373672

HEMIS_373673

Mauritius, West Coast, Black River District, Tamarin, Baie du Tamarin, taxi boat

Mauritius, West Coast, Black River District, Tamarin, Baie du Tamarin, watching of the dolphins

DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373685

Mauritius, South-West Coast, Black River District, Tamarin, weighing of yellow tunas on the beach at return from fishing DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373693

Mauritius, South Coast, Black River District, Chamarel, touristic indicator wooden panel DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373652

Mauritius, North-West Coast, Pamplemousses District, Mont Choisy, Hindu divinity on the beach, Kali, the goddess of death time and change DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373596

Mauritius, North-East Coast, Riviere du Rempart District, Camp Pave, traditional Hindu wedding, photography session DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373690

Mauritius, South Coast, Savanne District, Bois Cheri, Grand Bassin, holly place for Hindu pilgrimage, milk offering DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373665

Mauritius, North-East Coast, Riviere du Rempart District, Camp Pave, traditional Hindu wedding, Navagraha Puja, worship of the 9 planets DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_197747

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Anse Mourouk, Port Sud Est, fishing with a draw net DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

HEMIS_197707

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Eastern coast, Trou d’Argent Beach, the most beautiful beach of the island DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

HEMIS_127705

Mauritius, Rodrigues island, back from fishing GOTIN Michel / hemis.fr

HEMIS_197715

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Palissade Ternel, Leopold Jacques Desire Laballe's workshop DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_373692 : Mauritius, South Coast, Black River District, Chamarel, Chamarel rum distillery DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_197728

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, on the road to Quatre Vents, Amine and Perette Grandcourt coming back to school DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

HEMIS_197730

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, the locality of Quatre Vents, Mathilda Esbeville picking up wild salad

HEMIS_197751

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Palissade Ternel, La confiance Junior traditional band, Sylvio Gentil playing diatonic accordion DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

HEMIS_197746

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, near the locality of Quatre Vents, cave DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_197743

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Petite Butte, Jacquelin cutting coral blocks in a quarry in the South West of the island

HEMIS_197727

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Anse Mourouk, Port Sud Est, fishing with a draw net DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

HEMIS_373579

Mauritius, North Coast, Riviere du Rempart District, Grand Gaube DEGAS Jean-Pierre / hemis.fr

HEMIS_197719

Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, Petite Butte, Jacquelin cutting coral blocks in a quarry in the South West of the island DOZIER Marc / hemis.fr

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