Trou d'Eau Douce is a fishing village located on the eastern side of the island.
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The first inhabitants of Mauritius were the Dutch, but they did not stay there. Batavian ships landed on the island for water and food supplies (turtles and dodos), during their voyages to and from their colonies in the East Indies. Trou d'Eau Douce was one of the first places of their water supply, hence the name. Trou d’Eau Douce - Location Trou d’Eau Douce is located on the eastern coast of Mauritius in the district of Flacq and is less than one hour from the international airport and is situated about 45 km east of Port Louis the Capital of Mauritius and the drive takes around 1 hour.Trou d'Eau Douce is a place rich with history where settlers set up camps here as early as the 17th century. Today, one can still find some historical sights along its streets, showcasing the history of the village. The centre of Trou d’Eau Douce is well-known for its lively atmosphere, hospitality, food, and inhabitants. Each day it welcomes many people visiting the village or heading to visit some of the surrounding islets such as Ile aux Cerfs and Ilot Mangenie. Trou d’Eau Douce is also the starting point for most excursions to Ile aux Cerfs Island. Many of them include stops on the lagoon for snorkeling and lunch on the island. Brief History of Trou d’Eau Douce This a typical village name (meaning "fresh water hole") derives from a source of fresh water that comes in contact with sea water at a specific location on the coast. The first inhabitants of Mauritius were the Dutch, but they did not stay there. Batavian ships landed on the island for water and food supplies (turtles and dodos), during their voyages to and from their colonies in the East Indies. Trou d'Eau Douce was one of the first places of their water supply, hence the name.