Grand Anse Praslin
Origin of Name and History
Grand Anse Praslin was named after the long white curving sweep of sand that characterises this part of the coast which, unsurprisingly enough, has become a popular holiday resort.
Community Facilities and Services
The Grand Anse Praslin District has various community facilities and services at the benefit of the inhabitants. Such includes: One Primary School, One Secondary School, One playing field, One Community Centre, Two Multi Purpose Courts and One Roman Catholic Church.
Location
The Grand Anse Praslin is situated on the Southern Middle part of Praslin, encompassing Nouvelle Decouverte Estate in the East and Amitie in the North, the coastal plain slopes up into the highlands of Pasquiere, La Plaine Hollandaise and Salazie.
Districts Logo and Motto
The district’s logo depicts Grand Anse Praslin as the home to the Black Parrot and the prized endemic Coco de Mer, known for its Garden of Eden, the Vallee de Mai, the home to five other endemic palms of Seychelles, (Latanier Latte, Feuille Hauban, Millepatte), a real haven for the weary urban dwellers and palmiste and remembered by visitors passing through for its splendid waterfall
District AdministratorMs. Chantal Souffe
Contact DetailsOffice: 423 34 58/ 4 23 74 43 / 262 34 23
Mobile: 262 22 87
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Mobile: 262 22 87
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Sub DistrictsThe District is made up of eight sub-districts and they are: Mont Plaisir, Anse Kerlan, Roche Corbizeau, Amitie, Grand Anse Central, Nouvelle Decouvert, La Point and Anse Consolation