Pieds Dans L'eau

Holiday Apartments in Seychelles - Appartements de vacances aux Seychelles

Pieds Dans L'eau is located in the village of Anse Royale, 9 km from the airport, 18 km from Victoria and within walking distance of a bank & ATM; post office; grocery stores; boutiques; buses to Victoria and other parts of Mahé; taxis; restaurants; video rental; take-away food outlets; petrol station; Anse Royale Police Station; hospital, and with easy access to South Mahe where the more pristine beaches and bays are waiting to be explored.

Pied Dans L’Eau's gourmet International/Creole restaurant Les Dauphins Heureux Cafe/ Restaurant, offers an enticing menu of local and international delicacies at attractive prices in a beautiful setting, overlooking the exquisitely scenic bay of Anse Royale. Musical Entertainment on weekend evenings feature local artists. To see the Menu, please click here

You will find close by :

• Indian merchant shops in the village where you can buy anything from Seychelles vanilla tea (a great gift for those not lucky enough to travel to Seychelles) to sandals.
• An open air fish bazaar close by where if you venture out early you will catch a glimpse of the day's catch, depending on the season, Red Snapper, Dorado, Bonito, Big Eyed Tuna, Shark, Bordomar, Mackerel, Barracuda, in the afternoon coral fish such as small groupers or kakatoi (parrot fish) from the fishermen's casiers (fish traps).
• Anse Royale Bay where we are located offers excellent snorkeling in beautiful clear 'barashua' waters. You can snorkel to Souris Island at low tide or take a kayak to the island and explore. Reef shoes are recommended. Fishing with local fishermen can sometimes be organized depending on the season. Fishing Excursions followed by 'Eating your Catch' Picnic on a deserted beach can be organized.

Victoria is 30 minutes away by car or by local bus. Bus stops to the south of Mahe and the Capital Victoria are close by - 2 minutes on foot. We have the Anglican Church and Catholic Church close by for Sunday Mass. Ask at Reception for Mass schedule.
For Praslin and La Digue excursions - Please ask at Reception for information. Kat Coco Ferries run everyday.

Places of interest in the South of Mahe:

• Anse Royale, Anse Parnel, Anse Takamaka, Anse Intendance - Great beaches for swimming and beach combing.
• Catholic Churches: Anse Royale, Anse Boileau, Baie Lazare
• Local artists: Michael Adams, Adelaide, Camille Mondon

Other Excursions on Mahe :

• Seychelles Tea Factory, Sans Souci - Tea-lovers can visit the working tea factory (378221; admission with/without guided tour Rs 25. 10am-4pm Mon-Fri) on the Sans Souci road about 3km above Port Glaud. It’s best to visit before noon, when you can see the whole process from drying to packing. The estate produces about 45 tonnes of organic tea per year for export.
• Scuba Diving Excursions - There are excellent dive sites off the southwestern coast. Diving Excursions can be arranged at the 'Beach Shop', for beginners and experienced divers alike, next door to Pieds dans L'Eau Holiday Apartments.
• Utetangar Riding Centre, Barbarons - For those who enjoy horse riding we recommend taking a one-hour horse-riding excursion with Utetangar Riding Centre (712355; Grande Anse; 1hr ride €40). There’s nothing quite like galloping on Grande Anse beach with the wind in your hair. You’ll also traverse some rainforest. Book one day in advance.

Nearest Town: Victoria - 30 minutes Drive (Car)
Nearest Beach: Anse Royale
Nearest Airport: Seychelles International Airport - 15 minutes Drive (Car)
Nearest Bus Stop: 2 minutes' Walk