Parc Francois Leguat

Parc François Leguat is an amazing natural park on the island of Rodrigues that includes fantastic caves and museums. In this nature reserve one can see turtles of different species and sizes, as well as some specimens called angonoka, radiata and aldabra. The animals in the park are free to move around and they are very friendly, stroking their necks and heads and feeding them. These animals are not unique to Rodriguez, but come from Madagascar, the Seychelles or other islands in the Indian Ocean. The stalactites in the cave are of various shapes, similar to the front of the Buddhist temple, crocodiles or other animals. Lights are positioned appropriately to provide appropriate shading to the formations concerned. A helmet should be worn when entering to avoid hitting your head against the rocks during the tour. The museum is interesting, many objects of different nature are displayed there. There is also a painting showing how François Leguat observed the forests of the Thiers Gorge (Rodriguez) in 1692 before the arrival of human predators. There are also Aldabra skulls, items on loan from the Rodriguez post office, a 1950s movie projector, a real replica of the frigate "HIrondelle", and more. Overall, a look back at Rodrigues' complex past is a must, so it shouldn't be missed by anyone who wants to learn about the island's history.