A combination of French and English words respectively, reflects the occupation of the country successively by the French, from 1722 - 1810, and by the British between 1810 and 1968 when Mauritius obtained its independence.The appellation of Beau Bassin is thought to be derived from a pond situated in the north of the town, whereas that of Rose Hill is suggestive of the colour of the sunrays on Corps de Garde, the hill which overlooks the town

A combination of French and English words respectively, reflects the occupation of the country successively by the French, from 1722 - 1810, and by the British between 1810 and 1968 when Mauritius obtained its independence.The appellation of Beau Bassin is thought to be derived from a pond situated in the north of the town, whereas that of Rose Hill is suggestive of the colour of the sunrays on Corps de Garde, the hill which overlooks the town