Flacq is in the eastern coastal district of Mauritius, 30 mi/48 km east of Port Louis. It has numerous hotels and fine beaches, especially Belle Mare. Besides the beaches, Flacq has large sugarcane and vegetable plantations and a number of lime kilns. Centre de Flacq is the main town in the district with a very active Sunday market. Ile aux Cerfs, in front of the village of Trou d'Eau Douce, also has fine beaches and is one of the main tourist attractions.
