Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur

Episode

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  La Passe last day and ferry preparations 16.09.2026 9mnt

  On my final morning in La Passe, I walk the quiet streets as the dry season closes, pack up for the ferry to Praslin, and reflect on the rhythm of island life before moving on. ☕ 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 47 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Silhouette Island, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Al Salam Bank, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Mont Dauban, Anse Source d'Argent. Covered: La Passe daily life, Ferry logistics to Praslin, Local dining costs, Seasonal transition, Infrastructure updates, Moutya cultural reflection. Chapters:00:00 La Passe03:00 Al Salam Bank05:49 Natural Bar Grill & Drinks A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaDigueIsland #LaPasseVillage #SilhouetteHiking #IslandLife #TravelBudget #IndianOcean #GraniteIslands #Wanderlust #SoloTravel #CulturalHeritage #MoutyaDrum #SeychellesFood #EcoTravel #TravelTips #OffTheBeatenPath #IslandHopping #NatureLovers https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  La Passe Rain and Silhouette’s Last Dry Breath 15.09.2026 11mnt

  Chantal navigates the end of the dry season on La Digue, hiking Mont Dauban in the rain, reflecting on local infrastructure changes, and finding quiet moments in the village. ☕ 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 46 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Bernique Guest House, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, L'Union Estate, Absa | Branch | La Digue Branch. Covered: Silhouette hiking ecology, La Passe daily expenses, End of dry season transition, Local infrastructure updates, Moutya cultural heritage. Chapters:00:00 La Passe02:13 Mont Dauban04:24 Glorious Bakery & Snacks08:14 Absa | Branch | La Digue Branch A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaDigue #SeychellesTravel #SilhouetteIsland #MontDauban #EndemicForest #MoutyaDrum #IslandLife #SeychellesRupee #TravelBudget #Conservation #FestivalKreol #AssumptionDay #GraniteIslands #RainforestHike #LocalEats #IndoorTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  Silhouette’s Last Dry Breath and La Passe Rhythms 14.09.2026 10mnt

  Chantal hikes Mont Dauban on Silhouette as the dry season ends, visits the plantation house and conservation centers, then returns to La Passe for coffee at Glorious Bakery and dinner at Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, reflecting on the moutya drum and upcoming 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 45 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, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, La Digue. Covered: Silhouette Island ecology, La Passe dining costs, Moutya cultural heritage, End of dry season transition, Plantation history, Festival Kreol anticipation. Chapters:00:00 La Passe02:51 Dauban plantation house06:51 Natural Bar Grill & Drinks A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaDigueLife #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #MoutyaCulture #LaPasseVillage #NaturalBarGrill #GloriousBakery #FestivalKreol2026 #SeychellesFood #GraniteIslands #ConservationSeychelles #TravelSeychelles #IslandLiving #CreoleHeritage #SeychellesWeather #WanderlustSeychelles #PodcastTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  Silhouette’s Last Dry Breath and La Passe Rhythms 13.09.2026 11mnt

  Chantal hikes Mont Dauban as the dry season ends, explores the quiet economy of La Passe, and reflects on the moutya drum tradition before heading to Praslin. ☕ 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 44 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: La Belle Tortue Lodge, La Passe jetty, Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Dauban plantation house, Silhouette National Park, Craft Village, Glorious Bakery & Snacks. Covered: Silhouette hiking ecology, La Passe dining costs, Moutya drum heritage, Dry season transition, Plantation history. Chapters:00:00 La Belle Tortue Lodge01:53 Mont Dauban05:27 Craft Village09:04 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaDigueLife #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #MoutyaDrum #CreoleCulture #LaPasseVillage #NaturalBarGrill #GloriousBakery #IslandLiving #TravelBudget #ConservationSeychelles #FestivalKreol #GraniticIslands #RainforestTrails #SeascapePhotography #SlowTravel #IndigenousFlora https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  Silhouette trails and the end of dry season 12.09.2026 10mnt

  Chantal hikes Mont Dauban through the rainforest on Silhouette Island, reflecting on the end of the dry season window and the quiet rhythms of La Passe village life before the October heat arrives. ☕ 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 43 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Silhouette Island, Anse Source, Bel Ombre jetty, Mont Dauban, Dauban plantation house, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Kazye Café. Covered: Silhouette Island hiking, Cost of meals in La Digue, End of dry season transition, Plantation history, Moutya cultural heritage. Chapters:00:00 La Passe02:41 Mont Dauban05:19 Glorious Bakery & Snacks A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaPasse #SilhouetteIsland #SeychellesTravel #MontDaubanHike #EndemicFlora #MoutyaDrum #IslandLife #Conservation #GraniteIslands #LaDigueFood #NaturalBarGrill #DrySeasonEnd #SheathTailedBat #PlantationHistory #SeychellesRupee #WildlifeConservation #IndigenousPlants #TravelBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  La Passe Village Rhythms and the End of Dry Season 11.09.2026 10mnt

  Chantal settles into La Passe on day six, exploring the village's daily economy, the quiet end of Silhouette’s dry season, and the cultural heartbeat of moutya drumming. ☕ 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 42 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, Avalunch, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Bel Ombre jetty, Port Glaud. Covered: Silhouette Island ecology, La Passe daily expenses, Moutya cultural heritage, End of dry season transition, Plantation history. Chapters:00:00 La Passe04:13 Mont Dauban08:01 Craft Village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaPasseVillage #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #MoutyaDrum #IslandLife #GraniticSeychelles #RainforestTrail #LocalEconomy #CostOfLiving #EndemicFlora #CreoleCulture #DrySeason #OffGridLiving #NatureConservation #TravelPodcast #ChantalLadouceur #InnerIslands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  La Passe Morning Light and Silhouette Trails 10.09.2026 9mnt

  Chantal navigates the quiet rhythms of La Passe on day five, exploring the village’s daily commerce before heading out to the rainforest trails of neighbouring Silhouette Island. ☕ 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 41 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: La Digue, Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Kazye Café, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Dauban Plantation House, Bel Ombre Jetty. Covered: La Passe village daily life, Silhouette Island hiking and nature, Cost of meals and transport in La Digue, Moutya drum cultural significance, Assumption Day preparations. Chapters:00:00 La Passe01:39 Glorious Bakery & Snacks04:18 Kazye Café06:46 La Digue08:12 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaDigue #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #LaPasseVillage #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #IslandLife #GraniticSeychelles #RainforestTrails #TravelBudget #SeychellesRupees #NationalPark #EndemicSpecies #PlantationHistory #BoatCrossing #BicycleTour #LocalEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  Silhouette trails and La Passe village rhythms 09.09.2026 11mnt

  Chantal hikes Mont Dauban in the rain, explores La Passe village life, and reflects on the end of Silhouette's dry season window. ☕ 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 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 Passe03:12 Mont Dauban06:22 Gou Notik Cafe09:11 Le Relax A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaPasse #SilhouetteIsland #MontDauban #IslandLife #SeychellesNature #TravelBudget #SoutheastAsiaTravel #GraniteIslands #RainforestHiking #SeychellesRupee #ConservationSeychelles #MoutyaCulture #WinterInSeychelles #LaDigueFood #SlowTravel #SeychellesHistory #IndoorTravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  Silhouette Trails and La Passe Morning Light 08.09.2026 9mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 Passe02:28 Glorious Bakery & Snacks04:42 L’Union Estate Farm06:17 Craft Village07:37 Chez Jules Restaurant08:58 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaDigue #LaPasse #SeychellesTravel #IslandLife #MontDauban #SilhouetteIsland #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #CostOfLiving #LaUnionEstate #CraftVillage #AssumptionDay #FestivalKreol #IndoorRain #CafeHopping #BicycleTravel #GraniticIslands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  La Passe Village Life and the Silhouette Crossing 07.09.2026 8mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 Passe01:56 Le Relax04:48 Natural Bar Grill & Drinks07:21 Praslin Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaDigueLife #InnerIslands #SilhouetteIsland #MoutyaCulture #GraniteIslands #SeychellesFood #TravelOnABudget #IndianOcean #EcoTourism #LaPasseVillage #SeychellesWeather #CulturalHeritage #IslandLiving #WildlifeConservation #TravelDiaries2026 #SlowTravel #SeychellesRupees https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  La Passe Arrival and Silhouette Morning 06.09.2026 9mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 Jetty03:43 La Passe Jetty06:03 Al Salam Bank08:46 Natural Bar Grill & Drinks A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaDigueLife #SeychellesTravel #LaPasseVillage #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #CostOfLivingSeychelles #MoutyaCulture #IslandLiving #TravelBudget #GraniticIslands #SeychellesRupees #LUnionEstate #GiantTortoises #WindAndSea #SlowTravel #IndoorRain #LocalFood #ResidencePermit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  The Last Rain and Quiet Reef at Baie Lazare 05.09.2026 9mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 Lazare01:35 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church04:10 Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery06:46 E-Border system08:19 Anse Gaulettes A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #MahéIsland #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingSeychelles #CostOfLivingSeychelles #CreoleCulture #LazareSouvenirMuseum #SeychellesWeather #PraslinFerry #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #ChantalLadouceur #SeychellesRupee #WetlandRestoration #MoutyaDrum #BaieLazareVillage #SeychellesNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  The Last Rain and the Quiet Reef at Baie Lazare 04.09.2026 9mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 Lazare03:16 Takamaka06:44 Waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #IslandLife #Mahé #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingSeychelles #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #SeychellesRupee #GraniteIslands #WinterInTropics #PraslinFerry #CapLazare #TakamakaRum #SeychellesWeather #LocalEats #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  Morning Light and the Reef at Anse Gaulettes 03.09.2026 9mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 Lazare01:34 Anse Gaulettes02:55 Victoria05:03 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church07:16 Takamaka A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #IslandLife #SeychellesExpats #MahéIsland #CreoleCulture #SnorkellingSeychelles #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #ChantalLadouceur #SeychellesRum #GraniteBeaches #TropicalLiving #SouthwestCoast #VisitorPermit #SeychellesRupee #IndigenousHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  Anse Gaulettes Reef and the Quiet Transition 02.09.2026 8mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 Cafeteria02:22 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church04:56 Takamaka Rum Distillery07:02 Cafe Lazare A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingLife #TakamakaRum #IslandLiving #MahéIsland #CreoleCulture #SeychellesRupee #WetlandRestoration #CapLazare #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #IndianOcean #GraniteBeaches #Seychelles2026 #SlowTravel #IslandRhythms https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  The Reef at Anse Gaulettes and the Cost of Living 01.09.2026 8mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 Gaulettes01:22 Baie Lazare Beach03:32 Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery05:57 Takamaka Rum Distillery08:05 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #MoutyaDrum #CapLazareNatureReserve #TakamakaRum #CreoleCulture #SnorkelingSeychelles #IslandLife #MahéIsland #SeychellesFood #LocalArt #ConservationSeychelles #WetlandRestoration #TravelOnABudget #SeychellesRupees #FestivalKreol #PraslinFerry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  The Wetland Keepers of Baie Lazare 31.08.2026 9mnt

  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. ☕ 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 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 wetland00:55 Anse Gaulettes06:38 Baie Lazare Beach07:34 Quiet room with rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #BaieLazare #Mahe #SeychellesTravel #CreoleCulture #WetlandRestoration #Community #RainyDay #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #DanSours #LocalLife #SeychellesCulture #Moutya #OffTheBeatenPath #NatureCure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  The Weavers of Baie Lazare 30.08.2026 10mnt

  On a rainy day in Baie Lazare, Chantal visits the Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, explores the Lazare Souvenir Museum, and reflects on the cost of living as the sea turns toward October calm. ☕ 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 30 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Baie Lazare Beach, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Baie Lazare village. Covered: Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, Lazare Souvenir Museum, moutya history, local food and costs, church visit, seasonal transition. Chapters:00:00 Cap Lazare Nature Reserve01:14 Bush02:50 Lazare Souvenir Museum04:18 Baie Lazare Beach05:49 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church07:07 Room08:18 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #Seychelles #Mahé #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #CapLazare #SeychellesTravel #SlowTravel #CreoleHeritage #FestivalKreol #WinterInSeychelles #SeychellesBeaches #IslandLife #TravelGuide #PracticalTravel #SeychellesBudget #AnseTakamaka #CreoleHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  The Sea Turns Quiet at Anse Takamaka 29.08.2026 10mnt

  On day seven in Baie Lazare, Chantal walks the winter surf at Anse Takamaka, checks the cost of renting a house locally, and reflects on the sea's slow turn toward October calm as Festival Kreol approaches. ☕ 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 29 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Takamaka Beach, Takamaka Rum Distillery, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Anse Gaulettes, Zeph Self Catering, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve. Covered: winter surf transition to calm, cost of rent and daily meals, moutya drum and Festival Kreol, Takamaka rum distillery revisit, village museum and church, daily rhythm of Baie Lazare. Chapters:00:00 Sea01:11 Anse Gaulettes03:15 Rain04:52 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church06:24 Museum08:00 Zeph Self Catering08:49 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #Seychelles #AnseTakamaka #TakamakaRum #Moutya #CreoleCulture #Mahé #SeychellesTravel #FestivalKreol #IslandLife #IndianOcean #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #SeychellesBeaches #CreoleHeritage #AffordableSeychelles #CapLazare https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/
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  The Granite Church and the Sea's Quiet Turn 28.08.2026 10mnt

  On a drizzly winter morning in Baie Lazare, Chantal visits St. Francis of Assisi Church and the Lazare Souvenir Museum, explores the calm reef at Anse Gaulettes, and reflects on the coming Festival Kreol as the sea slowly begins its transition toward the calm of October. ☕ 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 28 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum and Gallery, Anse Gaulettes, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, Moutya, Cafe Lazare, Anse Takamaka. Covered: Baie Lazare church history, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Moutya drum culture, Snorkeling at Anse Gaulettes, Cost of living, Festival Kreol anticipation, Sea transition to calm. Chapters:00:00 Baie Lazare01:55 Lazare Souvenir Museum and Gallery03:56 Moutya06:02 Cafe Lazare07:24 Cap Lazare Nature Reserve09:05 Quiet room, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #BaieLazare #Mahe #SeychellesTravel #CreoleCulture #Moutya #FestivalKreol #SeychellesHistory #AnseGaulettes #Snorkelling #SeychellesBeaches #CostOfLiving #SlowTravel #IslandLife #LazareSouvenirMuseum #StFrancisAssisi #SeychellesRain #IndianOcean https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/