Anse Boileau: Mahé’s West Coast and Burlee
Accommodation in Anse Boileau
Anse Boileau connects Mahé’s west coast with a landscape that extends beyond the shoreline: the district includes coastal plains and the mountainous Burlee forest region. If you are looking for a holiday rental on Mahé, this location is a practical starting point for identifying the part of the island you want to explore.
West Coast Location and Landscape
The Anse Boileau district lies on the west coast of Mahé, between Baie Lazare to the south and Grand Anse to the north. Its coastal plains extend north towards the lowlands of Barbarons and Bon Espoir Estate. Endemic palm species grow in the mountainous forest region of Burlee to the west. This geographical overview therefore takes in both the coastal area and a forested mountain region.
To help with your choice of location, you can first establish where Anse Boileau is on Mahé: would you like to make the west coast the focus of your trip? The plains and Burlee add a variety of landscapes to this setting. When looking for a holiday rental, this lets you first decide whether the island’s western section suits your travel plans before comparing individual places.
Religious History and Market
Father Callixte Cachon (1841–1907) arrived in Anse Boileau in 1884 and considered his parish an ideal place to dedicate a sanctuary to Our Lady of La Salette. His intention gives the local history a specific religious connection and anchors it in the 19th century.
An opening date has also been specified for the new Anse Boileau market: it was officially opened on a Monday, 14 October.
The Seychelles in a Broader Context
Other islands in the Seychelles feature a variety of landscapes and cultural heritage. Ste. Anne Marine Park comprises six islands. On Moyenne Island in Ste. Anne Marine National Park, you can find the remains of former settlers’ houses, pirate graves and a small thatched chapel. On Curieuse, a mangrove swamp borders Baie Laraie. A walkway built on stilts runs through the swamp and provides access to the mangrove habitat even at high tide. Curieuse was used as a quarantine site for people with leprosy for almost a hundred years.
The natural areas also offer a variety of highlights. On La Digue, Veuve Special Reserve covers 21 hectares and is part of a 200-hectare plateau on the island’s western side. Reserve staff answer questions and help visitors spot the birds. On Praslin, the 19.5-hectare Vallée de Mai is one of the world’s smallest natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These examples broaden the view of the Seychelles; the choice of a specific location in Anse Boileau remains rooted on Mahé’s west coast.
Discover more destinations: Anse Boileau, Cascade, Glacis, Anse aux Pins, Outer Islands, Anse Royale, Roche Caïman, Les Mamelles.
View the main travel overview: Seychelles.
