The Beau Bassin Jewish Detainees Memorial & Information Centre

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The Beau Bassin Jewish Detainees Memorial & Information Centre was established to commemorate the little known story of the 1,580 Jewish refugees who fled Nazi-controlled Europe and were deported in December 1940 to the British colony of Mauritius.

14/10/2026

The Memorial will remain closed today due to the current situation in the country.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you for your understanding

01/10/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Tali Regev.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loves ones during this difficult time.
We express our sincere gratitude for his presence and for inaugurating The Beau Bassin Jewish Detainees Memorial & Information Centre in November 2014.
His contribution to honouring memory will always be remembered and appreciated.
May his memory be a blessing.

SHANA TOVASending warm wishes for a joyful Rosh Hashanah. May this New Year bring you good health, happiness and blessin...
11/09/2026

SHANA TOVA

Sending warm wishes for a joyful Rosh Hashanah. May this New Year bring you good health, happiness and blessings.

03/04/2026

Notice of Closure

Please be advised that the Memorial will be closed on Sunday 5th April 2026.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understand.

Welcoming students from " Ecole du Centre - College Pierre Poivre" at the Memorial.
04/02/2026

Welcoming students from " Ecole du Centre - College Pierre Poivre" at the Memorial.

30/12/2025

Please note that the Memorial will be closed as follows ::

Wednesday 31st December 2025 closed at 1pm
Closed from 1st January to 6th January 2026.
Reopening on Wednesday 7th January 2026.

Happy New Year 2026.

19/12/2025

Today the Memorial will closed at 2:00 p.m.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding.

Visiting the Memorial and Cemetery in memory of the "Kopstein family".
07/11/2025

Visiting the Memorial and Cemetery in memory of the "Kopstein family".

Discovering the history of the deportees of Mauritius.
03/10/2025

Discovering the history of the deportees of Mauritius.

September was marked by a special visit: the grave of Mascha Engel, buried in St Martin, was visited for the first time ...
03/10/2025

September was marked by a special visit: the grave of Mascha Engel, buried in St Martin, was visited for the first time by her relatives.

Address

Raymond Rivet Road, St. Martin Cemetery
Beau Bassin
71401

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00

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