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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Winter Surf at Anse Takamaka

from Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur · host Chantal Ladouceur

Chantal settles into Baie Lazare on day two, walking the length of Anse Takamaka in the winter wind, exploring the Takamaka rum distillery, and finding a quiet spot for lunch at Maria's Rock Cafeteria. She reflects on the changing sea, the cost of a slower life, and the anticipation of Festival Kreol. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Seychelles: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Seychelles guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Takamaka, Takamaka Rum Distillery, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, Ros Sodyer Rock Pool, Blue Lagoon Chalets, Baie Lazare Beach, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Kempinski Seychelles Resort. Covered: Anse Takamaka winter surf and swimming safety, Giant tortoise enclosure at Anse Takamaka, Ros Sodyer rock pool hike, Takamaka Rum Distillery tour and tasting, Cost of meals, beer, and rent in Baie Lazare/Takamaka, Festival Kreol anticipation and St. Francis Assisi Church. Chapters:00:00 Blue Lagoon Chalets01:28 Anse Takamaka03:02 Quiet garden, tortoise enclosure04:40 Maria's Rock Cafeteria06:52 Village street, church, evening07:48 St. Francis of Assisi Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #BaieLazare #AnseTakamaka #TakamakaRum #MahéIsland #SeychellesTravel #CreoleCulture #IslandLife #SeychellesBeaches #TravelPodcast #RosSodyer #GiantTortoises #SeychellesFood #SeychellesHistory #SoutheastMonsoon #FestivalKreol #SeychellesWinter #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

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