VALLÉE DE MAI (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
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Things to know about the VALLÉE DE MAI:
Die zweite UNESCO Welterbestätte der Seychellen ist das legendäre Vallée de Mai, das von der Seychelles Islands Foundation verwaltet wird. Früher glaubte man in diesem bemerkenswerten Tal den wirklichen Garten Eden gefunden zu haben. Der berauschend schöne, urzeitliche Wald beheimatet etwa 6.000 Coco-de-Mer-Palmen, die zu den botanischen Wundern dieser Welt gehören.
The Maital, as it is translated into German, is located in the heart of Praslin - the second largest Seychelles island.
The 19.5ha park has been a World Heritage Site since 1983.
Here you will find many endemic plants such as the famous Coco de Mer.
There are several myths surrounding these palm trees. The trees are originally found on only 2 islands of the Seychelles - namely on Praslin and on Curieuse, whereby the density is greatest in the park.
The Coco de Mer are separate-sex and the female palms produce the largest and heaviest seed in the world.
With a bit of luck, you can also spot the rare "Kato Noir" - the black Seychelles parrot that only exists on the island of Praslin.
In the Vallée de Mai there are several trails that can be combined with each other. At the cash desk you will receive a brochure describing the trails as well as the flora and fauna.
The valley boasts six endemic palm species and many other indigenous trees, and is also the last remaining habitat for the endangered Black Parrot.
Opening hours:
Monday - Sunday 09-16.00 (last entry at 15.00)
Free guided tour: daily at 09.00 and 14.00 hrs.
Closed: 25.12 and 01.01
Admission price:
350 SCR pro Person (Euro, US Dollar und Pfund werden ebenfalls akzeptiert). Bezahlbar in Bar oder mit gängigen Kreditkarten
Directions:
From the port on Praslin to the right direction north.
In the village "Baie Ste Anne" turn left at the ABSA bank and drive up the hill to the highest point, there you will find the car park directly opposite the Vallée de Mai entrance.
Bus:
Route 61 and 62. direction Mont Plaisir or Anse Kerlan - via Vallée de Mai
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