Vallée de Mai
- States
- Seychelles
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 1983
- Location
- Praslin Island
- Region
- Africa
- Coordinates
- -4.32917, 55.7375
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 261
- WH Site
- 261
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Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Seychelles, is a pristine palm forest renowned for its unique biodiversity. This ancient ecosystem is home to the iconic coco de mer, a rare palm species bearing the world’s largest seed, alongside other endemic flora and fauna like the Seychelles black parrot. Often described as a "living museum," it offers a glimpse into a prehistoric world, preserved through its isolation and protected status. Visitors can explore its lush trails, immersing themselves in a natural wonder that highlights the planet’s ecological heritage.
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• Vallée de Mai