Once dreaded by anyone travelling over its narrow and bumpy road, which got flooded regularly, Maconde was nevertheless a stunning nature sight. The road narrowing and twisting around its huge protruding boulder with the sightseeing platform is still an adventurous stretch of the road, but the new bridge takes away some of this unique places originality.
Across the lagoon from Le Morne Village, Ilot Fourneau with its sandy beach can be reached by boat within a few minutes and is a secluded spot for romantic weddings or leisurely pick nicks.