Nous avons passé 4 nuits dans le superbe eco lodge en plein cœur du parc de Chamarel. En effet il est vraiment situé dans le parc, juste à côté de la terre des 7 couleurs et de l'ebony forest. Si on cherche du calme, de la nature et de la tranquillité c'est l'endroit parfait, c'est ce que l'on cherchait ! Du fait de sa tranquillité, voiture obligatoire car pas de commerces et restaurants ouverts le soir, il faut aller sur la côte (15 min de la gaulette) Logement propre, bien équipé, superbe terrain. On voit que les propriétaires prennent soin de leur logement. Hôtes très réactifs. Gros plus, le côté écologique du lieu : panneaux solaires pour l'électricité, récupération d'eau de pluie pour le jardin, filtre purificateur d'eau qui permet de boire l'eau du robinet de la cuisine sereinement pour éviter le plastique des bouteilles !

Petit bémol sur l'isolation du lodge. Étant en altitude et entouré de végétation, les nuits sont très fraîches et les journées chaudes lorsque le soleil tape. Cela mériterait une meilleure isolation ou un double vitrage. Mais la cheminée et les couvertures présentes aident à affronter les nuits d'hiver mauriciennes ;)

Perfect for nature lovers..... we booked for 5 nights and it was ideal. We were pleasantly surprised on arrival as soon as the electric gate opened, it was like our own little paradise. It's a well maintained chalet, with decking surround (shade sail for part) surrounded by lawns and lush gardens, fully fenced and secure, with the forest and mountains surrounding.... true bliss... and it was all just for us. You do not share the grounds, it is very private. The chalet is near new and the owner has done it well. Lots of nice thoughtful touches, and good quality items to use. Plenty of hot water and a comfortable bed with good quality linen. The tap water is sublime so no need to buy bottled water. Extra things like the air fryer, washing machine with soap liquid, hand soap, shampoo etc were all supplied, together with the basics in the kitchen like salt/pepper, milk, balsamic, cooking oil etc. Communication with the owner Celine was easy and she was very helpful. Being located in the GeoPark, it was great when the day visitors left, as it felt like we had the park to ourselves. It's a relatively flat walk (round trip 3.5km) to the Charmarel Waterfall which we did each night, and easy walks to the 7 Coloured Earths, Ebony Forest and there's so many other options for walking, watching the birds and listening to the thousands of frogs. Obviously all of these places are accessible by vehicle if you're not walking. Note that even though you are in the GeoPark, you just advise them at the entrance gate that you are staying at the Riverbend Eco Lodge and you don't have to pay the entrance fee. We would highly recommend having your own car here. If you're an overseas tourist like us, it's a 15 minute drive down to the coastline of La Gaulette and then on to Le Morne. Tamarind and Flic en Flac are easy drives also. It's a perfect base for exploring all of the area.

Everything was perfect.

Magnifique logement très cosy au coeur du geopark des 7 couleurs. J'ai suis allée en mai, période idéale au niveau de la température : pas besoin des ventilateurs, ni du feu. Bien équipé avec la base pour cuisiner et de la jolie vaisselle. Transats et lit très confortables. Proximité immédiate d'Ebony forest, trail à ne pas manquer.

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Posizione splendida,in piena foresta. Mi e piaciuta molto la casa ecologica nel rispetto dell'ambiente circostante.Gli interni del cottage eleganti e funzionali,gusto raffinato nell'oggettistica.

Pannelli solari per l'acqua calda