Property in Rivière Noire
Black River (Rivière Noire) is the stronghold of expat families in the West: international schools, secure estates, a residential marina, sports clubs, all between the lagoon and the mountains of the national park. People settle here for the long haul, and they stay.
Schools
international, in the immediate area
Marina
residential, unique on the island
National park
the Black River gorges as a backdrop
5 min
from Tamarin and its bay
Living in Black River
Everything that matters for a family move is concentrated here: the area's international schools, recent shops and shopping centres, sports and sailing clubs, medical practices. The French-speaking community is the most established on the island, and newcomers integrate naturally.
The setting remains the big argument: the lagoon and big-game fishing on one side, the Black River gorges and their hiking trails on the other. Tamarin and its bay are five minutes away.
The Black River property market
The market is organised around secure residential estates and the marina: family villas with pools, waterfront apartments and penthouses, character houses on the heights of Petite Rivière Noire. The area's approved schemes open purchases to foreigners, with a residence permit from USD 375,000.
Demand is driven by the families who arrive every year for the schools: three- and four-bedroom houses go fast, for purchase and long-term rental alike.
Who is it for?
Families settling in Mauritius for several years who want the schools a few minutes away, boaters drawn to the marina, and investors looking for stable long-term tenants.
Our latest listings
For sale and to rent in Rivière Noire
Rivière Noire · West
3-Bedroom Villa or 2 Bedrooms + Office with Pool for Rent at Domaine des Multipliants, Black River
Petite Rivière Noire · West
Exceptional 3-Bedroom Villa with Office for Rent at Domaine de Palmyre
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner buy property in Black River?
Yes, in the area's many approved estates and schemes, as well as 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 does Black River attract so many expat families?
The concentration of international schools, the secure estates, the marina and the most established French-speaking community on the island: everything is designed for long-term settling, between sea and mountains.
What type of property is available in Black River?
Family villas in secure estates, apartments and penthouses around the marina, and character houses on the heights. Three- and four-bedroom homes are in highest demand.
Do long-term rentals work in Black River?
It is one of the most solid markets on the island: families arriving for the schools look for year-round leases, which means stable tenants and steady demand.