Corps de Garde
A volcanic mountain of 720 metres near Palma in the Black River district. The name comes from a French military guard post once placed here, and the summit can be reached on foot for views across the western part of the island.
- Where
- Palma, Black River, Mauritius
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -20.2522, 57.4506
Get the Corps de Garde stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Corps de Garde. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Black River volume with your photos and a note.
Near Corps de Garde
State House 4.6 km
The official residence of the President of Mauritius, standing at Le Reduit near Moka. The estate began in 1748 as a fortified retreat built for the French governor, and it is set in large gardens with old trees.
Eureka House 6.2 km
A Creole colonial mansion in Moka, built in 1830 and also called the House of 109 Doors. It is one of the best preserved examples of 19th century plantation architecture on the island, and it now works as a museum and guesthouse.
Trou aux Cerfs 9.7 km
A dormant volcano on the edge of Curepipe, 605 metres high, with a wide crater holding a small lake. A path circles the rim and gives views over the central plateau, and on clear days the mountains of the island are visible all around.
Le Pouce 10 km
A 812 metre peak in the Moka range overlooking Port Louis, named for its resemblance to a thumb. It is the third highest mountain in Mauritius, and a steady path from the Moka side reaches the top and views of the capital.
Tamarind Falls 10 km
A series of seven waterfalls on the Tamarin River in the southwest highlands, fed by the water of Mare aux Vacoas. The falls drop through forested gorges, and the best-known viewpoints are reached by walks from the villages above.
Champ de Mars Racecourse 11 km
A thoroughbred racecourse at the foot of the Signal Mountain in Port Louis, inaugurated in 1812. It is one of the oldest racecourses in the southern hemisphere and hosts the Mauritius Turf Club race days from May to November.
Caudan Waterfront 11 km
A waterfront district on Port Louis harbour built from old dockside warehouses and opened in the 1990s. It has shops, restaurants, cinemas, a craft market and a casino, and it is also home to the Blue Penny Museum.
Blue Penny Museum 11 km
A museum at Caudan Waterfront, opened in 2001, dedicated to the history and art of Mauritius. Its best known objects are the Red Penny and Blue Penny, the first stamps issued by Mauritius in 1847, which rank among the rarest in the world.
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Questions
Where is Corps de Garde?
Corps de Garde is in Palma, Black River, Mauritius. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are State House (4.6 km), Eureka House (6.2 km), Trou aux Cerfs (9.7 km).
How do I get the Corps de Garde stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Corps de Garde and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Black River volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Corps de Garde before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Black River volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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