Quatre Bornes

In 1740 French maps showed the area of today's Quatre Bornes as forest slowly being cleared for settlement. The arrival of the railway in 1864 under British rule brought rapid growth to Plaines Wilhems, as people moved …

In 1721, Wilhem Leicknig of Prussian origin settled on the island then known as Isle de France, the district of Plaines Wilhems was named after him. In 1740, French cartographer Guyomar drew the "Quartiers des Plaines W…

Quatre Bornes (Mauritian Creole pronunciation: [katʁe boːn]), also known as La Ville des Fleurs (The City of Flowers), is a town in Mauritius, located mainly in the Plaines Wilhems District. Its western part lies in th…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Quatr…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Quatre Bornes can you recommend,…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Quatre Bornes: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestion…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Quatre Bornes when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Quatre Bornes? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Chopin - Grande valse brillante in E flat major, Op. 18 Musopen · Public Domain

William Byrd Mass for four Voices - Agnus Dei, performed by Ensemble Morales Musopen · Public Domain

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