| Clarisse House | |
|---|---|
  Location within Mauritius | |
| General information | |
| Address | 37, Riverwalk - Vacoas |
| Town or city | Vacoas |
| Country | Mauritius |
| Coordinates | 20°17′47.92″S 57°30′15.08″E / 20.2966444°S 57.5041889°E |
| Completed | 1860 |
The Clarisse House is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Mauritius at 37, Riverwalk Vacoas, Plaines Wilhems. It is frequently used for governmental conferences, summits and other official purposes, including the Prime Minister's New Year Speech. The current occupant of this house is the present Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth. The Prime Minister's Office is located at Port Louis.
History
The house was originally built by Edmond de Chazal, he named it after his wife (née Claire Rouillard) 'Clary House'. The domains had an area of 2.25 hectares (5+88⁄160 acres).[1]
See also
- State House - Official residence of the president
- List of prime ministers of Mauritius
- Spouse of the prime minister of Mauritius
References
- ↑ "Mauritius profile" (in French). SOS Patrimoine En Peril. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
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