Chantal hikes Mont Dauban in the rain, explores La Passe village life, and reflects on the end of Silhouette's dry season window.

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Episode 40 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Al Salam Bank Seychelles Limited, Gou Notik Cafe, Le Relax.

Covered: Silhouette Island hiking, La Passe village daily life, Cost of meals in La Digue, End of dry season in Seychelles, Banking and administration in La Passe.

Chapters:
00:00 La Passe
03:12 Mont Dauban
06:22 Gou Notik Cafe
09:11 Le Relax

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#SeychellesTravel #LaPasse #SilhouetteIsland #MontDauban #IslandLife #SeychellesNature #TravelBudget #SoutheastAsiaTravel #GraniteIslands #RainforestHiking #SeychellesRupee #ConservationSeychelles #MoutyaCulture #WinterInSeychelles #LaDigueFood #SlowTravel #SeychellesHistory #IndoorTravelPodcast

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Chantal explores the rainforest trails of Silhouette Island before crossing to La Digue, settling into village life in La Passe, navigating local costs, and reflecting on the end of the dry season.

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Episode 39 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Dauban plantation house, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Absa | Branch | La Digue Branch, L’Union Estate Farm, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Craft Village.

Covered: La Passe daily life, Silhouette Island nature, Moutya drum cultural significance, Local dining options in La Digue, Cost of meals and daily expenses in La Digue, Seasonal transition to calm.

Chapters:
00:00 La Passe
02:28 Glorious Bakery & Snacks
04:42 L’Union Estate Farm
06:17 Craft Village
07:37 Chez Jules Restaurant
08:58 Restaurant

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#LaDigue #LaPasse #SeychellesTravel #IslandLife #MontDauban #SilhouetteIsland #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #CostOfLiving #LaUnionEstate #CraftVillage #AssumptionDay #FestivalKreol #IndoorRain #CafeHopping #BicycleTravel #GraniticIslands

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Chantal settles into La Passe on La Digue, exploring the car-free village rhythm, visiting the bank, and reflecting on the quiet transition from Mahé's west coast to the inner islands.

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Episode 38 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Absa | Branch | La Digue Branch, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Mont Dauban, Silhouette National Park, Craft Village, Le Relax, Tarosa.

Covered: La Passe village life, Cost of living breakdown, Silhouette Island nature, Moutya drum cultural significance, Banking and currency in Seychelles, Local dining options in La Digue.

Chapters:
00:00 La Passe
01:56 Le Relax
04:48 Natural Bar Grill & Drinks
07:21 Praslin Museum

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#SeychellesTravel #LaDigueLife #InnerIslands #SilhouetteIsland #MoutyaCulture #GraniteIslands #SeychellesFood #TravelOnABudget #IndianOcean #EcoTourism #LaPasseVillage #SeychellesWeather #CulturalHeritage #IslandLiving #WildlifeConservation #TravelDiaries2026 #SlowTravel #SeychellesRupees

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Chantal arrives in La Passe on the morning of September sixth, crossing from Mahé to Silhouette before settling into life on La Digue. We explore the village rhythm, the cost of living, and the quiet transition after the Assumption feast.

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Episode 37 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Bel Ombre Jetty, Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, La Passe Jetty, Al Salam Bank, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, L'Union Estate.

Chapters:
00:00 Bel Ombre Jetty
03:43 La Passe Jetty
06:03 Al Salam Bank
08:46 Natural Bar Grill & Drinks

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#LaDigueLife #SeychellesTravel #LaPasseVillage #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #CostOfLivingSeychelles #MoutyaCulture #IslandLiving #TravelBudget #GraniticIslands #SeychellesRupees #LUnionEstate #GiantTortoises #WindAndSea #SlowTravel #IndoorRain #LocalFood #ResidencePermit

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On the final full day in Baie Lazare, Chantal navigates September showers to snorkel the calm reef at Anse Gaulettes, reflects on the cost of living and cultural heritage before preparing for her move to Praslin.

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Episode 36 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, Michael Adams Art Studio, Petite Anse, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Dan Sours wetland, Maria's Rock Cafeteria.

Covered: Snorkelling at Anse Gaulettes, Cost of living in Baie Lazare, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, Michael Adams Art Studio, Ferry preparation to Praslin.

Chapters:
00:00 Baie Lazare
01:35 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
04:10 Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery
06:46 E-Border system
08:19 Anse Gaulettes

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#BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #MahéIsland #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingSeychelles #CostOfLivingSeychelles #CreoleCulture #LazareSouvenirMuseum #SeychellesWeather #PraslinFerry #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #ChantalLadouceur #SeychellesRupee #WetlandRestoration #MoutyaDrum #BaieLazareVillage #SeychellesNature

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On my final full day in Baie Lazare, I navigate the last of the September showers, snorkel the sheltered reef at Anse Gaulettes, and reflect on the rhythm of island life before moving on.

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Episode 35 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, Takamaka, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve & Restaurant, Dan Sours wetland, laïla Delicatessen, Anse Royale.

Covered: Baie Lazare daily life, Anse Gaulettes snorkeling, Cost of living breakdown, Moutya drum heritage, Visa and transit logistics, September weather patterns.

Chapters:
00:00 Baie Lazare
03:16 Takamaka
06:44 Waves

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#BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #IslandLife #Mahé #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingSeychelles #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #SeychellesRupee #GraniteIslands #WinterInTropics #PraslinFerry #CapLazare #TakamakaRum #SeychellesWeather #LocalEats #SustainableTravel

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On day twelve of my stay in Baie Lazare, I walk the sheltered reef at Anse Gaulettes as the winter seas begin to settle. I share the quiet rhythm of the morning, the cost of local living, and the practical steps for settling into island life before the ferry to Praslin.

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Episode 34 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, Cafe Veranda, Victoria, Takamaka, Praslin.

Covered: Visa extension and immigration procedures, Banking and currency in Seychelles, Snorkelling at Anse Gaulettes, Lazare Souvenir Museum and local history, Cost of meals and daily expenses in Baie Lazare.

Chapters:
00:00 Baie Lazare
01:34 Anse Gaulettes
02:55 Victoria
05:03 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
07:16 Takamaka

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#BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #IslandLife #SeychellesExpats #MahéIsland #CreoleCulture #SnorkellingSeychelles #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #ChantalLadouceur #SeychellesRum #GraniteBeaches #TropicalLiving #SouthwestCoast #VisitorPermit #SeychellesRupee #IndigenousHistory

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Chantal explores the sheltered waters of Anse Gaulettes as the winter swell begins to ease, reflecting on the rhythm of Baie Lazare life and the approaching calm of October.

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Episode 33 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, Kempinski Seychelles Resort, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, Takamaka Rum Distillery, Anse Intendance, Cafe Lazare.

Covered: Anse Gaulettes snorkeling, Takamaka Rum Distillery, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Cost of living in Baie Lazare, Dan Sours wetland volunteer work, Sea seasonal transition.

Chapters:
00:00 Maria's Rock Cafeteria
02:22 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
04:56 Takamaka Rum Distillery
07:02 Cafe Lazare

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#BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingLife #TakamakaRum #IslandLiving #MahéIsland #CreoleCulture #SeychellesRupee #WetlandRestoration #CapLazare #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #IndianOcean #GraniteBeaches #Seychelles2026 #SlowTravel #IslandRhythms

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Chantal snorkels the calm reef at Anse Gaulettes, visits the Lazare Souvenir Museum, reflects on the cost of settling in Baie Lazare, and hears the moutya drum again in the evening.

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Episode 32 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Baie Lazare Beach, Café74, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Dan Sours wetland, Takamaka Rum Distillery, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve & Restaurant.

Covered: Reef snorkeling and marine life, Cost of living and daily expenses, Local arts and history museums, Community volunteer efforts, Rum distillery and Creole heritage, Moutya drumming and dance culture.

Chapters:
00:00 Anse Gaulettes
01:22 Baie Lazare Beach
03:32 Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery
05:57 Takamaka Rum Distillery
08:05 Night

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#BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #MoutyaDrum #CapLazareNatureReserve #TakamakaRum #CreoleCulture #SnorkelingSeychelles #IslandLife #MahéIsland #SeychellesFood #LocalArt #ConservationSeychelles #WetlandRestoration #TravelOnABudget #SeychellesRupees #FestivalKreol #PraslinFerry

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On a rainy day in Baie Lazare, Chantal joins the Watershed Committee volunteers restoring the Dan Sours wetland. She reflects on the cost of community, the transition to the October calm, and the quiet work of caring for a place.

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Episode 31 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.

Places in this episode: Dan Sours wetland, Baie Lazare village, Baie Lazare Beach, Cafe Lazare, Anse Gaulettes.

Covered: Wetland restoration volunteering, Community and daily life in Baie Lazare, Cost of local groceries and meals, Seychelles seasonal transition to calm, Moutya cultural heritage reflection, Rainy day activities in Mahe.

Chapters:
00:00 Dan Sours wetland
00:55 Anse Gaulettes
06:38 Baie Lazare Beach
07:34 Quiet room with rain on roof

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#Seychelles #BaieLazare #Mahe #SeychellesTravel #CreoleCulture #WetlandRestoration #Community #RainyDay #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #DanSours #LocalLife #SeychellesCulture #Moutya #OffTheBeatenPath #NatureCure

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