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" THREE YEARS AFTER MOVING IN, WE ARE SURE THAT WE HAVE MADE THE GOOD CHOICE "
ROMUALD ROUSSEAUX
immédiate de la plage, dans un lieu riche d’ histoire et encore préservé. Le site est au cœur d’ un jardin tropical de plus de deux hectares, entièrement clos, et compte quatorze villas avec grand jardin et piscine privative. Il y aussi douze appartements de prestige avec vue sur mer et trois penthouses exceptionnels avec piscine privée sur le toit. Le prix de départ est de 500 000 euros.
Hormis votre travail, quelles sont vos autres passions? Avez-vous un conseil à donner à ceux qui souhaitent s’ installer à Maurice? J’ adore voyager pour découvrir de nouveaux horizons, d’ autres cultures et assouvir mon côté épicurien. Un plaisir que je partage avec mon épouse et mes enfants. Si j’ avais un conseil à donner à tous ceux qui aimeraient faire le pas vers l’ île Maurice? Osez, vous ne le regretterez pas!
How and why did you land in Mauritius? I first came here fifteen years ago, and immediately fell in love with the country. I love how there’ s always something to discover here- varied, multitudinous landscapes. So striking, for such a small island! Four years ago, I returned on holiday with my family, for fifteen days. The island’ s charm worked its magic, and we thought about the ways in which we could come and live here.
Moving away with your family to another country is not always easy. How was your experience? Beyond the country’ s idyllic, postcard-perfectness, the kindness of locals, the serenity and harmony we encounter here every day, have made this country an exceptionally lovely place to live as a family. Three years after our holiday, and after witnessing everything happening in Europe at the moment, we moved here. We feel grateful for our choice. The quality of the schools here is a huge plus. We integrated the Mauritian lifestyle very easily – and on this note, I have to say that the BOI( Board of Investment) offered exceptional service regarding procedures and administration. My daily life is structured around my work and my family. Mauritius abounds with ways to enjoy the weekend – whether that’ s taking part in local culture, or practising sport. And we made friends really quickly! real estate, and the great adventure began! For the past 15 years, high-end real estate is my area of expertise and predilection. I developed my skills, knowledge and network there, on the road from Monaco to St Tropez,
And so, naturally, you opened a real estate agency in Mauritius. The island offers lots of interesting opportunities for investors. The country’ s constant economic growth, its dynamic rhythm and the advantages that it brings to foreign investors all make it the place to be. These qualities also give me the opportunity to conceptualise projects from the very beginning. I am able to give my clients bespoke services, and I am of course surrounded by a team of legal, notarial, financial and tax experts to help me. I am currently developing a second resort project, after the success of my first. It is in the North, very close to Grand Bay, right next to the beach, in an beautifully-preserved area full of history. I have named it“ Mythic Grand Gaube.” The resort will be nestled in a tropical garden, extending over two hectares, fully-gated. There will be 14 luxury villas with a grand garden and private pool, 12 prestigious apartments with sea view, and three exceptional penthouses with private pools on the roof. The starting price is 500,000 Euros.
Apart from work, what are you passionate about? And do you have any advice to give, to those thinking about settling in Mauritius? My passions, in a nutshell: to travel, in order to discover new places, cultures, and satisfy my epicurean appetite, accompanied by my family. My advice? Dare to make that first step. You’ ll be grateful.
A very different life, compared to your Parisian upbringing. Tells us about that. It is different! I grew up in Paris, and built my resumé there. I enrolled at Ecole du Louvre, and started my career as an agent for major luxury brands specializing in textiles and furnishing. Luxury has always been an important part of my life. I bought an interior and furniture company in 1994: the company’ s activities consisted in creating or revamping models for major international brands, large properties and major French institutions.
And then, you found your home in the sun … and developed a passion for real estate, too! I sold my company in 2011, and moved to the French Riviera, where my wife is from. I started to get really passionate about residential
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