Seychelles

A sensual archipelago

White sand, deserted beaches shaded by coconut palms, translucent seas inhabited by multicolored fish, the Seychelles archipelago evokes for many the notion of paradise on earth.

The country's 116 tropical islands, most of which are still uninhabited, stretch out in the middle of the Indian Ocean. This Garden of Eden on the ocean, lush with greenery and fish, and frequented by no dangerous animals, remained uninhabited until the end of the 18th century! For a long time, these isolated lands served as a base for the buccaneers who harassed the ships laden with spices, tea and silk... And there's still talk here of mysterious treasures buried in the random islands... More authentic than the Caribbean, they speak a nonchalant and colorful French, their hospitality is legendary and they don't hurry...yet.

Ideal for

A cure of sun and seaside pleasures, scuba diving, a honeymoon, a family beach break, seclusion on an uninhabited island hotel, sailing from island to island.

Did you know?

That the house where Emmanuelle's erotic and cinematographic lovemaking took place, on the island of La Digue, is now... the second home of the head of state.

The must-haves

  1. Immerse yourself in the mysterious atmosphere of the Vallée de Mai under the fronds of sea coconut trees.
  2. The archipelago is full of opportunities for a swim on one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
  3. Shopping for rare spices.
  4. Hiking on uninhabited islands.
  5. Meet the giant tortoises of the Seychelles.

Between us

  1. The island of La Digue can only be explored on foot, by bike or... by oxcart.
  2. The coco de mer, also known as the coco-fesse, grows naturally on only three of the Seychelles islands and produces the largest seeds in the world.
  3. The island of Silhouette has been preserved thanks to its steep relief. Completely covered in vegetation, it is considered by naturalists to be one of the Indian Ocean's most biodiverse sites.
  4. The world's largest raised atoll, Aldabra is also home to the largest concentration of giant land tortoises: over 150,000 specimens.

When to go?

Hot, humid season from December to March, cooler and drier from May to September.

Packing

Swimsuits and light but dressy clothes for the evening. Bring a sweater or something to cover up a little more at the end of the day: the sea breeze can sometimes cool the atmosphere, and mosquitoes are often out and about.
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When to go?

Climate Seychelles - Mahé
Mahé

January

Climate :
Rated 3 out of 5

T° : 30

Rainy day: 13

February

Climate :
Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 31

Rainy day: 11

March

Climate :
Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 31

Rainy day: 11

April

Climate :
Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 32

Rainy day: 12

May

Climate :
Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 31

Rainy day: 10

June

Climate :
Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 29

Rainy day: 12

July

Climate :
Rated 0 out of 5

T° : 28

Rainy day: 10

August

Climate :
Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 28

Rainy day: 10

September

Climate :
Rated 0 out of 5

T° : 29

Rainy day: 12

October

Climate :
Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 30

Rainy day: 11

November

Climate :
Rated 5 out of 5

T° : 30

Rainy day: 11

December

Climate :
Rated 3 out of 5

T° : 30

Rainy day: 14

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