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Ile aux Phare:
Also known as Ile aux Fouquets, Ile aux Phare was amongst the first ones to be discovered in 1598 by the Dutch settlers.  Ile aux Phare bears its name by virtue of a lighthouse built in 1864, which was still operational until beginning of the 20th century.  Historically, Ile aux Phare, situated within the bay of Mahebourg has fulfilled a strategic purpose during the naval battles at Grand Port