Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Natural History Museum
( 4321333; Independence Ave; admission Rs 15; 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Thu, to noon Fri & Sat)
The Natural
History Museum is worth a quick visit to learn about the islands' geology, fauna and flora.
The upstairs section is devoted to marine life.
MUSEUM
Festivals & Events
Carnaval International de Victoria
The biggest party in the country is usually held in late April. Three days of street parties
and various performances, with a costume parade among its highlights.
CARNIVAL
FetAfrik
The Seychelles celebrates its African origins with a weekend of music and dance in late
May.
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Festival Kreol
(
www.festival-kreol.sc
)
Week-long festival of Creole culture; last week of October.
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
SUBIOS Underwater
Festival
(
www.subios.com
)
Three-day-long underwater-photography competition at Beau Vallon held
in October or November.
FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY
Sleeping
Victoria's range of accommodation is disappointingly slim, especially considering it's the
capital, so it does make sense to stay elsewhere, for instance in nearby Beau Vallon, and
visit the town on day trips.
Beau Séjour
GUESTHOUSE
€€
(beausejourhotel_sey@yahoo.com; Curio Rd, Bel Air; s/d incl breakfast €75/100; )
A guesthouse with
style, Beau Séjour is a lovely place to dawdle in and soak up the tranquil charm. Digs are
in a villa perched on a hillside, at the foot of the Trois Frères - the location is one of the
