Property in Pointe aux Canonniers
Pointe aux Canonniers is the residential peninsula of the North: a neighbourhood of villas under the filao trees, between Grand Baie and Mont Choisy beach, named after the cannon batteries the French once installed there. Its coves and waterfront addresses make it one of the most sought-after locations on the island.
5 min
from Grand Baie and its shops
Peninsula
between Grand Baie and Mont Choisy beach
Waterfront
coves and addresses in short supply
Residential
villas under the filaos, in peace
Living in Pointe aux Canonniers
The neighbourhood is almost entirely residential: quiet streets under the filao trees, villas set in gardens, discreet coves for swimming. Mont Choisy beach is on foot or a few minutes away on one side, the restaurants and shops of Grand Baie on the other: the best of both worlds, without the noise of either.
The international schools on the Mapou side are about twenty minutes away, with school buses serving the area.
The Pointe aux Canonniers property market
This is a market of locations: waterfront or second-line villas, colonial character houses, high-end apartments with views of Coin de Mire. Land on the peninsula is finite, and seafront properties rarely change hands.
That scarcity underpins values: quality for quality, Pointe aux Canonniers ranks among the best-valued areas of the North, for purchase and for premium rentals alike.
Who is it for?
Those looking for a character villa in peace five minutes from Grand Baie, buyers of waterfront addresses, and wealth-focused investors betting on land the peninsula can no longer produce.
Our latest listings
For sale and to rent in Pointe aux Canonniers
Pointe aux Canonniers · North
Characterful colonial villa with swimming pool – Pointe aux Canonniers
Pointe aux Canonniers · North
5-bedroom family villa + study for rent – Pointe aux Canonniers, Coastal Road
Pointe aux Canonniers · North
Cosy Apartment with Sea View in a Peaceful Setting – Pointe aux Canonniers
Pointe aux Canonniers · North
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Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy a villa in Pointe aux Canonniers?
Yes, in the area's approved schemes and in R+2 residences. A purchase of USD 375,000 or more in an approved scheme entitles the whole family to a residence permit, with the right to work.
Why is Pointe aux Canonniers so sought after?
It is a peninsula with finite land, almost entirely residential, five minutes from Grand Baie: waterfront addresses are rare and quality properties seldom change hands, which protects values.
Where does the name Pointe aux Canonniers come from?
From the French era: the point, a strategic position at the northern entrance to the island, housed cannon batteries. What remains is a neighbourhood steeped in history, today one of the most peaceful in the North.