Origin of Name and History
Beau Vallon got its name from its topography: Vallon meaning (small valley) – hence Beau Vallon (beautiful Valley). Beau Vallon is the most blatantly touristic district in the Seychelles.
Community Facilities and Services
The Beau Vallon District has various community facilities and services at the benefit of the inhabitants. Such includes: One Day Care Centre; one Primary School and Creche; One Secondary School, One playing field, a multi purpose court, one Health Centre and one Community Centre
Location
The Beau Vallon District lies on the North West side of Mahe, 5 km from Victoria, the capital. In the interior, it is a broad stretch of low land between the Creve Coeur and Le Niole hills and adjoins with the district of St Louis in the East and Bel Ombre in the West.
Districts Logo and Motto
The District’s Logo with motto represents and signifies the district being famous for its Beau Vallon Beach, where one can bask in its glorious sunshine, or in the shade of its takamaka trees, or enjoy the waters lapping at your feet, on the Beau Vallon Beach one can pay testimony to both the traditional and the modern, and when the day is done, one can still soak up to rays of the setting sun, and enjoy a “Taste of Paradise”.
