The Jewel of Seychelles
PRASLIN ISLAND
Welcome to Praslin—an island where nature whispers, time slows, and every view feels like a painting. As the second-largest island in the Seychelles, Praslin is both captivating and quietly untouched, offering a rare balance of world-class beauty and laid-back island soul. It’s the perfect setting for those who seek depth, connection, and discovery beneath the surface of paradise.
Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, Praslin has a way of revealing something new each time: a hidden cove, a perfect stillness, a story whispered by the wind. And at La Cigale Estate - you’re not just on the island—you’re part of it - because with us you don’t just visit paradise, you live it.
Welcome to Praslin—an island where nature whispers, time slows, and every view feels like a painting. As the second-largest island in the Seychelles, Praslin is both captivating and quietly untouched, offering a rare balance of world-class beauty and laid-back island soul. It’s the perfect setting for those who seek depth, connection, and discovery beneath the surface of paradise.
Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, Praslin has a way of revealing something new each time: a hidden cove, a perfect stillness, a story whispered by the wind. And at La Cigale Estate - you’re not just on the island—you’re part of it - because with us you don’t just visit paradise, you live it.
Location & Geography
Getting Here
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Top Attractions
Climate
Language & Culture
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Location & Geography
- Second-largest island in the Seychelles archipelago
- Located 44 km (28 mi) northeast of Mahé
- Approximately 12 km long and 4.6 km wide
- Time zone: GMT +4
Getting Here
- To Praslin, By Air:
- 15-minute domestic flight from Mahé
- Private jet access on request (authorization required)
- To Praslin, By Sea:
- 60-minute ferry from Mahé (Cat Cocos)
- 15-minute ferry from La Digue
- Private yacht or speedboat transfers available
- From Praslin Airport: ~20 minutes to La Cigale Estate
- From Baie Ste Anne Jetty: ~10 minutes to La Cigale Estate
Top Attractions
- Vallée de Mai (UNESCO): ~10 minutes from La Cigale Estate
- Anse Lazio Beach: ~25 minutes by car
- Anse Georgette Beach: ~30 minutes by car (golf cart access required)
- Curieuse Island: ~15-minute boat ride
- La Digue Island: ~15-minute ferry from Baie Ste Anne Jetty
- Zimbabwe Point Lookout: ~20 minutes by car
Climate
- Tropical, warm and humid year-round
- Average temperature: 24°C – 31°C (75°F – 88°F)
- Best weather: April to October (dry, breezy trade winds)
Language & Culture
- Official languages: English, French, Seychellois Creole
- Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
- Rich Creole culture with African, French, and Indian influences
A NATURAL PARADISE
Raw, Wild & Free
Praslin is home to some of the most celebrated natural beauty in the world. Explore Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient palm forest often described as the original Garden of Eden. Here, towering palms shelter the legendary Coco de Mer, a mystical, double-lobed seed found nowhere else on Earth. Beyond the forest, powdery white beaches like Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette have earned their place on “world’s best” lists—with turquoise waters, dramatic granite boulders, and warm, calm shallows ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
An Ocean Lover's Dream
Dive In, Paddle Out, Explore
Praslin offers endless ways to explore its crystal-clear waters and palm-fringed coastlines. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs just offshore, paddleboard across glassy lagoons, or set out on a guided dive to discover the Seychelles’ remarkable marine life. Glide along the coast by kayak, charter a catamaran to secret beaches, or cast a line with a local fisherman and enjoy your fresh catch prepared Creole-style. With warm, gentle seas year-round, every ocean adventure is both exhilarating and deeply serene.
ISLAND HOPPING
Breathtaking Islands, Minutes Away
Praslin is the perfect launchpad for discovering the magic of the Seychelles archipelago. Visit nearby Curieuse Island, where giant tortoises roam and red-earth trails wind through mangroves. Head to La Digue, a timeless island of ox-carts, colonial homes, and the famed Anse Source d’Argent. Or take a private charter to Coco and Sister Islands, known for their pristine snorkeling reefs. With each island offering its own charm, every hop brings a new perspective—and a new paradise.
CREOLE SOUL
Culture, Rhythm & Storytelling
Praslin’s spirit lives in its people, music, and traditions. Discover the soulful rhythm of the Seychelles through Moutya drumming, folk dancing, and storytelling beneath the stars. Learn to cook classic Creole dishes with local ingredients and deep island wisdom. Browse village markets for handmade crafts, spices, and Seychellois art, or visit local artists in residence. Whether you're learning to speak Creole or sharing tales over rum and grilled fish, every moment offers a genuine connection to island life.
- Full size American pool table, shuffleboard table, Ping-Pong table and Petanque
- Elegantly styled, colonial plantation house comprised of 5 large bedroom suites
- 4 additional stylish Creole style garden pool suites
- Extensive collection of Seychellois artworks on display throughout the estate, all hand chosen by the family
- Creole inspired and international cuisine served anytime and anywhere around the Estate incorporating fresh, locally sourced organic ingredients in keeping with La Cigale’ farm to table concept
- Creative and classic cocktails and mocktails made to order anytime, anywhere, by the Estate’s in house mixologist
- Elegant basement bar for intimate gatherings and late evening entertaining
- Sophisticated dine-in wine cellar with prestigious sommelier-selected New and Old-World wines
- Villeroy & Boch crockery, glassware, cutlery, and sanitary ware
- Spacious, well-equipped entertainment and media room
- State of the art gym equipped with the latest Technogym equipment
- Surfboards, body boards, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, and single and tandem kayaks
- 24-hour flood lit tennis court with personal coach upon request
- 24-hour spa facilities and treatments
- Outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Estate’s vibrant tropical gardens, including shallow children’s pool
- Engaging and educational activities customized for your children to experience the wonder of travel and discovery
- Pretty coconut grove planted at the bottom of the garden to maintain complete privacy from passersby on the beach
- Eco-friendly and sustainably driven, La Cigale operates mainly on solar energy and collects rainwater to serve the house and gardens. Much of the kitchen produce is sourced locally or home grown in the estate’s own spice and vegetable garden, and many of the bathroom and spa products are homemade locally using remedial organic ingredients
- All accommodations overlook the professionally landscaped grounds and open on to the wrap around verandah.
- Private plunge pool in all garden pool suites. Indoor bath and shower and outdoor shower in all garden pool suites.
- Top quality Hypnos mattresses imported from the United Kingdom made with 600 thread count Egyptian cotton bed linens, Granny Goose luxury down duvets and pillows manufactured in South Africa.
- Bathrooms featuring powerful rain showers, Victoria & Albert bathtubs and washbasins from South Africa, WC with shataf and wall-mounted magnifying mirror.
- Luxury amenities
- MEDIA: High-speed wireless Internet, Flat screen UHD Smart TVs. and Bluetooth radios
- Nespresso coffee machines. • Gourmet minibar refreshed daily with soft and alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, juices, soft drinks, water), assorted snacks and sweets
- Daily turndown housekeeping service
- Personal safe
- House Butlers are on hand 24/7 to design personalised and surprise activities to fit every mood and occasion on land, in the air and at sea
- Join our local fishermen for a day learning about the oldest trade of islanders
- Explore the rich underwater world around these islands either by snorkeling or with a local dive master
- Recharge with wellness activities tailored to your personal goals and preferences. Private consultations are on offer with our in-house Wellness & Spa Manager for a tailored health and fitness programme. All our spa products have been carefully selected or custom blended to harness the healing powers of local plants and natural resources
- Daily yoga, pilates, meditation, fitness and tennis classes are available on request
- Enjoy drinks under the stars around our fire pit. Get into the local groove learning the local sega and moutia dancing
- Private guided experiences through Praslin’s interior where early Western explorers were awed by the Vallée de Mai (‘Garden of Eden’) nature reserve, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will discover the origins of the Seychelles’ famous Coco de Mer
- Sail back in time to our neighboring island Curieuse, home to colossal granite rock formations, unspoiled mangrove forests and giant tortoises roaming free
- Take a sunset cruise to nearby Anse Georgette and swim in the turquoise waters as the sun kisses the horizon with a golden glow
- Allow our team to create magical lunches and dinners in numerous picturesque and surprise spots around the property and beyond. Enjoy expertly paired wines with Creole flavoured dishes
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- Full size American pool table, shuffleboard table, Ping-Pong table and Petanque
- Elegantly styled, colonial plantation house comprised of 5 large bedroom suites
- 4 additional stylish Creole style garden pool suites
- Extensive collection of Seychellois artworks on display throughout the estate, all hand chosen by the family
- Creole inspired and international cuisine served anytime and anywhere around the Estate incorporating fresh, locally sourced organic ingredients in keeping with La Cigale’ farm to table concept
- Creative and classic cocktails and mocktails made to order anytime, anywhere, by the Estate’s in house mixologist
- Elegant basement bar for intimate gatherings and late evening entertaining
- Sophisticated dine-in wine cellar with prestigious sommelier-selected New and Old-World wines
- Villeroy & Boch crockery, glassware, cutlery, and sanitary ware
- Spacious, well-equipped entertainment and media room
- State of the art gym equipped with the latest Technogym equipment
- Surfboards, body boards, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, and single and tandem kayaks
- 24-hour flood lit tennis court with personal coach upon request
- 24-hour spa facilities and treatments
- Outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Estate’s vibrant tropical gardens, including shallow children’s pool
- Engaging and educational activities customized for your children to experience the wonder of travel and discovery
- Pretty coconut grove planted at the bottom of the garden to maintain complete privacy from passersby on the beach
- Eco-friendly and sustainably driven, La Cigale operates mainly on solar energy and collects rainwater to serve the house and gardens. Much of the kitchen produce is sourced locally or home grown in the estate’s own spice and vegetable garden, and many of the bathroom and spa products are homemade locally using remedial organic ingredients
- All accommodations overlook the professionally landscaped grounds and open on to the wrap around verandah.
- Private plunge pool in all garden pool suites. Indoor bath and shower and outdoor shower in all garden pool suites.
- Top quality Hypnos mattresses imported from the United Kingdom made with 600 thread count Egyptian cotton bed linens, Granny Goose luxury down duvets and pillows manufactured in South Africa.
- Bathrooms featuring powerful rain showers, Victoria & Albert bathtubs and washbasins from South Africa, WC with shataf and wall-mounted magnifying mirror.
- Luxury amenities
- MEDIA: High-speed wireless Internet, Flat screen UHD Smart TVs. and Bluetooth radios
- Nespresso coffee machines. • Gourmet minibar refreshed daily with soft and alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, juices, soft drinks, water), assorted snacks and sweets
- Daily turndown housekeeping service
- Personal safe
- House Butlers are on hand 24/7 to design personalised and surprise activities to fit every mood and occasion on land, in the air and at sea
- Join our local fishermen for a day learning about the oldest trade of islanders
- Explore the rich underwater world around these islands either by snorkeling or with a local dive master
- Recharge with wellness activities tailored to your personal goals and preferences. Private consultations are on offer with our in-house Wellness & Spa Manager for a tailored health and fitness programme. All our spa products have been carefully selected or custom blended to harness the healing powers of local plants and natural resources
- Daily yoga, pilates, meditation, fitness and tennis classes are available on request
- Enjoy drinks under the stars around our fire pit. Get into the local groove learning the local sega and moutia dancing
- Private guided experiences through Praslin’s interior where early Western explorers were awed by the Vallée de Mai (‘Garden of Eden’) nature reserve, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will discover the origins of the Seychelles’ famous Coco de Mer
- Sail back in time to our neighboring island Curieuse, home to colossal granite rock formations, unspoiled mangrove forests and giant tortoises roaming free
- Take a sunset cruise to nearby Anse Georgette and swim in the turquoise waters as the sun kisses the horizon with a golden glow
- Allow our team to create magical lunches and dinners in numerous picturesque and surprise spots around the property and beyond. Enjoy expertly paired wines with Creole flavoured dishes