State House
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.
- Where
- Moka, Mauritius
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -20.2290, 57.4870
Get the State House stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at State House. 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 Moka volume with your photos and a note.
Near State House
Eureka House 1.6 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.
Corps de Garde 4.6 km
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.
Le Pouce 5.6 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.
Champ de Mars Racecourse 7.1 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.
Saint Louis Cathedral 7.5 km
The Roman Catholic cathedral of Port Louis and the seat of its bishop, standing near the Champ de Mars side of the old town. It is the main Catholic church of the capital, and many of the island's religious ceremonies are held here.
Natural History Museum, Port Louis 7.5 km
A museum in the capital Port Louis, part of the Mauritius Institute, which was founded in 1880. Its galleries cover the island's wildlife, and it is best known for its display on the dodo, the flightless bird that vanished from Mauritius in the 17th century.
Caudan Waterfront 7.6 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 7.7 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 State House?
State House is in Moka, Mauritius. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Eureka House (1.6 km), Corps de Garde (4.6 km), Le Pouce (5.6 km).
How do I get the State House stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at State House and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Moka volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to State House before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Moka volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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