The Jewish Cemetery of St. Martin

The Jewish cemetery in Saint-Martin is one of the most poignant yet lesser-known places in Mauritius. Marked by pain and exile, this site recounts an important chapter in the history of the Jewish community on the island. It all dates back to World War II.

In 1940, over 1,500 Jewish refugees fleeing Europe were intercepted by British authorities and detained in Mauritius until 1945. During these years of detention, 126 of them...