Anse Etoile
Origin of Name and History
Anse Etoile District is named after the boat “L’etoile”, which together with “La Boudeuse” formed part of the expedition which Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) a French explorer carried across the world, arriving in Seychelles in 1770.
Community Facilities and Services
The District has various community facilities such as a Primary School and Creche, One Church (Roman Catholic), One playing field, One multipurpose court with lighting facilities, One Day Care Centre, One Community Centre and facilities for the community’s fishermen.
Location
The Anse Etoile District is the last 4km stretch of coastal strip on the eastern side of Mahe that adjoins with the northeast tip of Ma Constance, De Quincy Village, Maldive, La Gogue and La Retraite which are all residential areas.
Districts Logo and Motto
The District’s Logo with motto represents and signifies the district of the guiding star, that guides its fishermen to the abounding corals, the mainstay for its people for years, also graced by the stupendous banyan tree, surprising all, standing tall and revived “Shine to the future”
District AdministratorShirley Mussard
Contact DetailsOffice: 424 14 43 / 262 15 37
Mobile: 262 28 13
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Mobile: 262 28 13
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Sub DistrictsThe District is made up of eight sub districts and they are; Pointe Conan, Quincy Village, Ma Constance, Maldives, La Gogue, La Retraite, Anse Etoile- North East Point and Ste Helene.