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Island in the Seychelles, Somali Sea
Praslin (French pronunciation: [pʁalɛ̃]) is the second largest island (38.5 km2) of the Inner Seychelles, lying 44 km (27 mi) northeast of Mahé. Praslin
Praslin
Former quarter or district of Saint Lucia
(all coordinates) GPX (primary coordinates) GPX (secondary coordinates) Praslin Quarter was a former quarter on the island nation of Saint Lucia. Since
Praslin_Quarter
French nobleman and politician (1805–1847)
Charles de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin (Charles Laure Hugues Théobald; 29 June 1805 – 24 August 1847) was a French nobleman and politician, who served as
Charles de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin
Charles_de_Choiseul,_Duke_of_Praslin
Island country in the Indian Ocean
Chauve Souris (Mahé), Chauve Souris (Praslin), Ile La Fouche, Hodoul, L'Ilot, Rat, Souris, St. Pierre (Praslin), Zavé, Harrison Rocks (Grand Rocher)
Seychelles
French duchess and heiress (1807–1847)
Choiseul-Praslin (April 14, 1807 – August 17, 1847) was a French duchess and heiress who was found murdered. Her husband, Charles de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin
Françoise, Duchesse de Praslin
Françoise,_Duchesse_de_Praslin
Luxury resort in Seychelles
Raffles Praslin, Seychelles is an 86-villa luxury resort on the island of Praslin in Seychelles. The hotel is managed by Raffles Hotels & Resorts, which
Raffles_Praslin,_Seychelles
Marshal César de Choiseul, Count of Plessis-Praslin (the Plessis-Praslins form a cadet branch of the Choiseul-Praslins, themselves a cadet branch of the Choiseul-Chevignys
Duke_of_Choiseul
Island of the Seychelles
lying east of Praslin and west of Felicite Island. In size, it is the fourth-largest granitic island of Seychelles after Mahé, Praslin, and Silhouette
La_Digue
Airport in Seychelles
Praslin Island Airport (IATA: PRI, ICAO: FSPP) also known as Iles des Palmes Airport, is an airport at Grand Anse on Praslin Island in the Seychelles.
Praslin_Island_Airport
French diplomat
César de Choiseul, 1st Duke of Choiseul, comte du Plessis-Praslin (1602 – 23 December 1675) was a Marshal of France and French diplomat, generally known
César de Choiseul, 1st Duke of Choiseul
César_de_Choiseul,_1st_Duke_of_Choiseul
French politician (1712–1785)
César Gabriel de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin (French pronunciation: [sezaʁ ɡabʁijɛl də ʃwazœl dyk də pʁalɛ̃], 15 August 1712 – 15 November 1785) was a French
César Gabriel de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin
César_Gabriel_de_Choiseul,_Duke_of_Praslin
Confection made with nuts
France by the cook of Marshal du Plessis-Praslin (1602–1675), with the word praline deriving from the name Praslin. Early pralines were whole almonds individually
Praline_(nut_confection)
Praslin in the east of Curieuse Island on the edge of the Curieuse Marine National Park. The distance from the island to Pointe Zanguilles on Praslin
St._Pierre_Island,_Praslin
National park in the Seychelles
The Praslin National Park and surrounding areas Important Bird Area lies in the southern part of the island of Praslin in the Seychelles archipelago of
Praslin National Park and surrounding areas Important Bird Area
Praslin_National_Park_and_surrounding_areas_Important_Bird_Area
1940 film by Anatole Litvak
Deluzy-Desportes, a French governess who fell in love with the Duc de Praslin, her employer. When Praslin's wife was murdered, Deluzy-Desportes was implicated. The
All_This,_and_Heaven_Too
District in Seychelles
Grand'Anse Praslin is an administrative district of Seychelles located mostly on the island of Praslin, but also administers Cousin Island, Cousine Island
Grand'Anse_Praslin
Species of lizard
found only on the Seychelles islands of Mahé, Silhouette, Sainte Anne and Praslin. It is listed as endangered on the international airport Red List, as well
Tiger_chameleon
Species of fish
Sargocentron praslin, the dark-striped squirrelfish, is a species of squirrelfish belonging to the genus Sargocentron. It can be found in the Indian Ocean
Sargocentron_praslin
Commune in Grand Est, France
Villiers-sous-Praslin (French pronunciation: [vilje su pʁalɛ̃], literally Villiers under Praslin) is a commune in the Aube department in north-central
Villiers-sous-Praslin
Commune in Grand Est, France
Praslin (French pronunciation: [pʁalɛ̃]) is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France. Communes of the Aube department "Répertoire national
Praslin,_Aube
Island & national park in the Seychelles
(2.9 km2) in the Seychelles close to the north coast of the island of Praslin. Curieuse is notable for its bare red earth intermingled with the unique
Curieuse_Island
First-level administrative divisions of Saint Lucia
Quarter was merged into Gros Islet District and the former district of Praslin Quarter was merged into Micoud District. After the French claimed title
Districts_of_Saint_Lucia
French bishop
Gilbert Choiseul du Plessis-Praslin (born 1613; died at Paris, 31 December 1689) was a French bishop. Choiseul was a descendant of the noble family of
Gilbert de Choiseul du Plessis-Praslin
Gilbert_de_Choiseul_du_Plessis-Praslin
Species of bird
The Seychelles black parrot, Praslin parrot or kato nwar (Coracopsis barklyi) is a sombre-coloured, medium-sized parrot endemic to the Seychelles. Historically
Seychelles_black_parrot
River of Saint Lucia
The Praslin River is a river of Saint Lucia. List of rivers of Saint Lucia "Trou Grauval River". National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Retrieved August
Praslin_River
Species of palm tree native to Africa
legends and lore. Coco de mer is endemic to the Seychelles islands of Praslin and Curieuse. Before the Seychelles were discovered and settled, nuts of
Legends_of_the_coco_de_mer
Seychellois politician (born 1963)
2016. Patrick Herminie was born on 22 September 1963 at Baie St. Anne Praslin Hospital, on Seychelles' second-largest island. He was the fourth of five
Patrick_Herminie
French artist (1813–1875)
subject of a scandal with Charles Laure Hugues Théobald, duc de Choiseul-Praslin. The scandal played a role in bringing down the King of France. The story
Henriette_Deluzy-Desportes
Beach in Praslin island, Seychelles
Anse Georgette is a beach situated in the northwestern coast of Praslin, Seychelles. It is ranked among the top 10 best beaches in the world for 2024
Anse_Georgette
Civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653
Champagne was in the capable hands of César de Choiseul, comte du Plessis-Praslin, who counted 52 years of age and 36 of war experience; and the little fortress
The_Fronde
French noble family
Choiseul-Praslin (1805–1847), 5th Duke of Praslin, French député and peer Gaston Louis Philippe de Choiseul-Praslin (1834–1906), 6th Duke of Praslin, married
Choiseul_family
Beach situated in the northwest of Praslin Island, Seychelles
beach situated in the northwest of Praslin Island, Seychelles, considered by Lonely Planet to be the "best beach on Praslin", and one of the "best in the archipelago"
Anse_Lazio
Victoria, 14 make up the rural part of the main island of Mahé, two make up Praslin, and one makes up La Digue (which includes small surrounding islands and
Districts_of_Seychelles
Scottish artist (1889–1948)
Choiseuil-Praslin (son of Charles de Choiseul-Praslin and Françoise, duchesse de Praslin). Her eldest son Gaston, 7th Duc de Choiseuil-Praslin, married
Alexander_Stuart-Hill
Genus of plant, Coco de Mer
family. The sole species, Lodoicea maldivica, is endemic to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles, and was historically found on the neighboring
Lodoicea
three of its 155 islands – the vast majority on Mahe and lesser numbers on Praslin and La Digue. Seychelles' population grew rapidly during the second half
Demographics_of_Seychelles
Islands in Seychelles
Chauve Souris (Mahé), Chauve Souris (Praslin), Ile La Fouche, Hodoul, L'Ilot, Rat, Souris, St. Pierre (Praslin), Zavé, Harrison Rocks (Grand Rocher)
Granitic_Seychelles
Village in Sud, Haiti
Praslin is a village in the Torbeck commune of the Port-Salut Arrondissement, in the Sud department of Haiti. Berger Ca Goulmie Carpentier Duclere Laroux
Praslin,_Haiti
American actress (1910–1980)
Supporting Actress for the role of the domineering and jealous Duchesse de Praslin. Her later films include Shining Victory (1941), I Remember Mama (1948)
Barbara_O'Neil
Species of bird
birds. It is a common endemic species of the Seychelles, breeding on Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette as well as some smaller islands. Alternative names
Seychelles_bulbul
Inventor of the wristwatch (1747–1823)
"Marie Antionette" and the double-faced "Duc de Praslin" watches. In 1924 Salomons donated the "Duc de Praslin" (pictured at left) to the Musée des Techniques
Abraham-Louis_Breguet
District in St. Lucia
quarter, Praslin Quarter, was merged into Micoud Quarter. It was not enumerated separately in the 2010 Census. The 2001 Census shows Praslin as part of
Micoud_District
Basketball league
were the ten teams for the 2019 season: Premium Cobras Beau Vallon Heat Praslin Warriors Razors RC Dynamics Mont Fleuri Dawgz BAYA Anse Boileau Angels
Seychelles_Basketball_League
Canadian actor
making movies in the Seychelles - Canadian actor Neil Denis settles on Praslin island". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Retrieved 14 November 2024. Neil
Neil_Denis
Seychellois supercentenarian (1909–2021)
Nancy Marie is said to have been born on 26 January 1909 on the island of Praslin in the Seychelles. She was from a family of long-lived people, including
Nancy_Marie
Species of spider
species of araneomorph spider that is endemic to the islands of Silhouette, Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles. It was first described by Michael Saaristo
Anapistula_seychellensis
Football league season
season. Mahe Praslin Anse Reunion Mahe teams Bel Air Foresters Bazar Brothers Real Maldive St Louis Suns United St Michel United Praslin teams Cote d'Or
2025–26 Seychelles Premier League
2025–26_Seychelles_Premier_League
Extinct bird species once endemic to Seychelles
description. It was found on the islands of Mahé, Silhouette, and possibly Praslin. Ten skin specimens exist today, but no skeletons. Though the species was
Seychelles_parakeet
Football club
Côte d'Or Football Club, is a football club based in Praslin, Seychelles. It currently plays in Seychelles League. In 2013, the club has won the Seychelles
Côte_d'Or_FC
is the world's largest raised coral atoll and also the Vallée de Mai on Praslin island, billed as the original site of the Garden of Eden. The Cousin Island
Wildlife_of_Seychelles
(Mozambique) Réunion (France) Seychelles La Digue Island Mahé, Seychelles Praslin Island Silhouette Island Saad ad-Din Islands (Somalia) Scattered Islands
List of islands in the Indian Ocean
List_of_islands_in_the_Indian_Ocean
Luxury hotel chain
Makkah Palace opens during Ramadan". Hotelier Middle East. "The Heart Of Praslin - Raffles Seychelles - Raffles Hotels & Resorts". Raffles Hotels and Resorts
Raffles_Hotels_&_Resorts
Genus of amphibians
Silhouette Islands in the Seychelles. An old reported sighting on its namesake Praslin is not known to be correct. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013)
Praslinia
About 90 percent of the population of 100,000 live on Mahé, 9 percent on Praslin and La Digue. Around a third of the land area is the island of Mahé and
Geography_of_Seychelles
Topics referred to by the same term
U.S. Representative from the state of New York Anse Lazio, a beach on Praslin Island, Seychelles 20513 Lazio, an asteroid Viale Lazio massacre, a historical
Lazio_(disambiguation)
French Royal Army officer, diplomat and statesman (1719–1785)
Although from 1761 to 1766, his cousin César Gabriel de Choiseul, duc de Praslin, was minister for foreign affairs, Choiseul continued to control the policy
Étienne François de Choiseul, Duke of Choiseul
Étienne_François_de_Choiseul,_Duke_of_Choiseul
French diplomat, spy and soldier
French factions: Guerchy was a supporter of the Duke of Choiseul, Duke of Praslin and Madame de Pompadour, in opposition to the Count of Broglie and his
Chevalière_d'Éon
Genus of flowering plants
in genus Xyroschoenus. It is native to the islands of Mahé, Silhouette, Praslin, and Curieuse, where it grows in the forest understory. Gerlach, J. (2011)
Xyroschoenus
Airport in Seychelles
aircraft company Air Mahé, which operated a Piper PA-34 Seneca between Praslin, Fregate, and Mahé Islands. This aircraft was later replaced by a Britten-Norman
Seychelles International Airport
Seychelles_International_Airport
André Hôtel Biron Hôtel de Fontpertuis Hôtel de Beauvais Hôtel de Choiseul-Praslin Hôtel Duret de Chevry Hôtel Gouthière Hôtel Carnavalet Hôtel de Salm Hôtel
List of hôtels particuliers in Paris
List_of_hôtels_particuliers_in_Paris
District in Seychelles
islands of the Republic, Grand' Anse and Baie Sainte Anne on the island of Praslin and the inner islands district which comprise the 3rd largest island, La
Takamaka,_Seychelles
Diesel-fuelled power plant in Baie Saint Anne, Seychelles
The Praslin Power Station or Baie Ste Anne Power Station is a fossil fuel power station in Baie Saint Anne, Seychelles. The power station was commissioned
Praslin_Power_Station
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve Praslin Island 1983 261; vii, viii, ix, x (natural) In the heart of the small island of Praslin, the reserve has the vestiges
List of World Heritage Sites in Seychelles
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Seychelles
Island in Seychelles
Eve is an island in Seychelles, lying east of Praslin and west of Round Island. It has an area of 0.29 km2. The island was created by land reclamation
Eve_Island,_Seychelles
Maurice Le Tellier, archbishop of Reims; Gilbert de Choiseul Duplessis Praslin, bishop of Tournai; and Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, bishop of Meaux. Those
Declaration of the Clergy of France
Declaration_of_the_Clergy_of_France
Louise Island Airport Platte Island FSPL Platte Island Airport Praslin Island FSPP PRI Praslin Island Airport Remire Island (Eagle Island) FSSR Remire Island
List of airports in Seychelles
List_of_airports_in_Seychelles
Topics referred to by the same term
Raffles Istanbul, in Turkey Raffles Makkah Palace, in Saudi Arabia Raffles Praslin, Seychelles, in Seychelles Raffles Singapore, alternate name of the above-noted
Raffles Hotel (disambiguation)
Raffles_Hotel_(disambiguation)
Football club
playing in the Seychelles League. The team is based in Grand'Anse Praslin in Praslin island. Currently, the team plays at the 2,000 capacity Stade d’Amitié
Light_Stars_FC
Genus of crabs
on the four largest granitic islands – Mahé, La Digue, Silhouette and Praslin – and lives in mountain streams that flow through rainforest. The closest
Seychellum
expense of the environment, the number of beds on the islands of Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue is to be limited to 4,000. Increases in total capacity are
Tourism_in_Seychelles
Airport in Assumption Island, Seychelles
Denis Island Desroches Island Farquhar Islands Frégate Island Mahé Island Marie Louise Island Platte Island Praslin Island Remire Island (Eagle Island)
Assumption_Island_Airport
Period of Haitian statehood
eventually lead to a loss of popular support and in 1842 an insurgency arose in Praslin, not far from Les Cayes, headed by General Charles Rivière-Hérard. Boyer
Republic_of_Haiti_(1820–1849)
4th Prince of Beauvau (1793–1864)
married Count Horace de Choiseul-Praslin, second son of Charles de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin and Françoise, duchesse de Praslin. The Duke died at his residence
Charles Just de Beauvau, 4th Prince of Beauvau
Charles_Just_de_Beauvau,_4th_Prince_of_Beauvau
French billionaire businessman (born 1936)
(Yvelines), and of the Hôtel de Clermont-Tonnerre and the Hôtel Choiseul-Praslin (Paris). In 2022, he pledged to finance the restoration of the Chapelle
François_Pinault
Souris is an island in Seychelles, lying 400 m northeast of the island of Praslin. Another nearby island - Saint-Pierre Island is located immediately in
Chauve_Souris,_Praslin
French soldier, diplomat, and politician (1771–1851)
an ambassador. The 1847 murder of his daughter, Françoise, Duchess de Praslin indirectly helped spark the 1848 Revolution. Born in La Porta, Corsica
Horace François Bastien Sébastiani de La Porta
Horace_François_Bastien_Sébastiani_de_La_Porta
-60.96476 (Pigeon Island) Praslin Island, 13°52′31″N 60°53′23″W / 13.87519°N 60.8897°W / 13.87519; -60.8897 (Praslin Island) Rat Island, 14°02′01″N
Geography_of_Saint_Lucia
Species of bird
Madagascar Coracopsis vasa vasa – east Madagascar Coragopsis nigra barklyi – Praslin (Seychelles) Mascarinus mascarinus – Réunion (Mascarene Islands) Coracopsis
Lesser_vasa_parrot
Choiseul, the 6th Duke de Praslin, the son of Françoise, Duchess de Praslin and Charles de Choiseul-Praslin, the 5th Duke de Praslin, in 1874. After his brother
H._De_Courcy_Forbes
Noble family; cadet branch of the House of Savoy
because of his birth; another French general, César de Choiseul du Plessis Praslin, observed a few years later that French marshals would only serve under
House_of_Savoy-Carignano
Seychelles islands
snorkeling and diving and a popular venue for day excursions from both Praslin and La Digue. No accommodation is offered on this island. info Africa portal
Cocos_Islands,_Seychelles
Aspect of viral disease pandemic
Dubai on 4 September. A confirmed case on Praslin was reported on 14 September, as was the death of a Praslin resident with possible links to that case
COVID-19 pandemic in Seychelles
COVID-19_pandemic_in_Seychelles
French peerage
ceased to be a duchy to become a barony again, remained with the Choiseul-Praslin, while the land of Lorges, located in Orléanais, and created into the Duchy
Lords, counts and dukes of Lorges
Lords,_counts_and_dukes_of_Lorges
Island in Seychelles
northeast shores of Mahe. There is also a Round Island near the island of Praslin. In 2005 the island was bought by a Seychellois family with Indian roots
Round_Island,_Mahé
2020 superyacht by Lürssen
yacht is at Addu Atoll, Maldives. On February 23, 2023, it was seen in Praslin, Seychelles. On March 8, 2023, it was seen in La Digue, Seychelles, where
Nord_(yacht)
Marshal of France
of Françoise, duchesse de Praslin, who was believed to have been murdered by her husband, Charles de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin in August 1847. While awaiting
François-Henri de Franquetot de Coigny
François-Henri_de_Franquetot_de_Coigny
they could be arrested. Françoise de Choiseul-Praslin, wife of French duke Charles de Choiseul-Praslin; she died shortly after a beating and stabbing
List of unsolved murders (before 1900)
List_of_unsolved_murders_(before_1900)
Subspecies of lizard
sundbergi sundbergi) is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. It lives on the island Praslin in the Seychelles and typically inhabits trees and dwellings. The Seychelles
Seychelles_giant_day_gecko
Mother of Mary in Christian tradition
(Philippines), Adjuntas (Puerto Rico), Sainte Anne Island, Baie Sainte Anne and Praslin Island (Seychelles), Kľúčové (Slovakia) Chiclana de la Frontera, Marsaskala
Saint_Anne
Commune in Grand Est, France
Pont-Sainte-Marie Pont-sur-Seine Pouan-les-Vallées Pougy Pouy-sur-Vannes Praslin Précy-Notre-Dame Précy-Saint-Martin Prémierfait Proverville Prugny Prunay-Belleville
Nozay,_Aube
Protected area, Seychelles
Valley") is a nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the island of Praslin, Seychelles. It consists of a well-preserved palm forest, flagship species
Vallée_de_Mai
Notre-Dame de Tournai Predecessor Maximilien Villain Successor Gilbert de Choiseul du Plessis-Praslin Personal details Born 1588 (1588) Died 1666 (aged 77–78)
François_Villain
French soldier and aristocrat
Françoise, Duchess of Praslin, who was believed to have been murdered by her husband, Charles de Choiseul, 5th Duke of Praslin in August 1847. While awaiting
Augustin-Gustave de Franquetot de Coigny
Augustin-Gustave_de_Franquetot_de_Coigny
Mauritian fishing company
in Port Louis, Mauritius Headquarters Port Louis, Mauritius, Port Louis Praslin Street, Port Louis & Île Raphael , Mauritius. Number of locations 13 islands
Raphael_Fishing_Company
Baroque French château in Maincy
the château. In 1764, the Marshal's son sold the estate to the Duke of Praslin, whose descendants maintained the property for over a century. It is sometimes
Vaux-le-Vicomte
Irish earl and military officer in French service
Choiseul-Praslin (1794–1834), who married Charles Just de Beauvau, 4th Prince of Beauvau in 1815; and Charles-Félix de Choiseul-Praslin, 4th Duke of Praslin (1778–1841)
Charles O'Brien, 8th Earl of Thomond
Charles_O'Brien,_8th_Earl_of_Thomond
Medieval castle in Seine-et-Marne, France
gatehouse was dismantled. In 1764, it was resold to the duke of Choiseul-Praslin, minister of Louis XV. In 1888, Pierre-Charles Tuot, the mayor of Blandy-les-Tours
Château_de_Blandy-les-Tours
Sweet almond snack food
the 17th century by Clément Jaluzot, the head chef of Marshal du Plessis-Praslin (hence the name praline in French). This almonds can be crushed to make
Candied_almonds
Name list
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople César Gabriel de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin (1712–1785), French officer, diplomat and statesman Infante Gabriel of
Gabriel_(given_name)
Trois Dames Cocos Dans Trou Bird Island Ile Denis (Denis Island) Mahé Praslin Sainte Anne Ile Ronde Moyenne Island Therese Roche Tortue Ile Du Suete
List_of_islands_of_Africa
PRASLIN
PRASLIN
PRASLIN
PRASLIN
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from a variant spelling of Mayer 1.English : variant of Myers.Spanish : variant of Mier 2.Dutch : variant of Mier 3.Dutch (van der Miers) : variant of Meers 2.
Girl/Female
Arabic
Form of Aisha
Girl/Female
Hindu
Style
Boy/Male
German, Norse
Thor's Bear
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Master of the Planet
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Katie, CADY means "pure."Â
Boy/Male
Tamil
Magician
Girl/Female
Indian
Small; Little
Female
Japanese
(ã¯ã‚‹ã“) Japanese name HARUKO means "spring child."
Female
Egyptian
, a choristress of Amen Ra.
PRASLIN
PRASLIN
PRASLIN
PRASLIN
PRASLIN