Bel Ombre

Origin of Name and History

Standing for the “beautiful shade”. In English, the name of the Bel Ombre is probably derived from its location in the “shade”. Bel Ombre District is surrounded of mountains, hills and valleys.

Community Facilities and Services

The Bel Ombre District has various community facilities and services at the benefit of the inhabitants. Such includes:  One Fishing Port, One Primary School One playing field, One Community Centre, Two Multi Purpose Courts, One Roman Catholic Church and One Anglican Church.

Location

The Bel Ombre District is situated in the North West part of the main island Mahe, about 8km form Victoria the capital. It is surrounded by the sea with a magnificent coastline from the mouth of the river Major up to the boundary. It shares with the beautiful beach of the neighbouring Beau Vallon District. From the narrow coastal strip, the District rises to a central highland which reaches a height of 881 metres with the Trois Feres Mountian range in the background.

Districts Logo and Motto

The District’s Logo with motto “Striving for Gold” represents and signifies the district over which presides the Trois Frères hills overlooks and dominates over Victoria and at whose many ancestors lie in eternal rest, pure and fresh air and so close to nature, fed by numerous streams which cascade down its rocky cliffs, true to its motto: “Sources de Perles, Amour d’un Peuple”.