A celebrated figure in French cinema and television, Audrey Fleurot recently enjoyed a stay at Heritage Le Telfair, located on the southern coast of Mauritius. Through this Q&A, she shares the highlights of her getaway, her impressions of the resort, and how this magical break helped recharge her energy and creativity.
What inspired you to visit Mauritius and Heritage Le Telfair?
Mauritius is truly paradise on Earth. There are so many incredibly appealing things about it. Personally, I rarely get more than a week off at a time, so when time is short and the grey skies weigh heavy especially in northern France where I spend a lot of time, Mauritius becomes an obvious choice. It’s the perfect remedy for a lack of sunshine, sleep, and joy.
This trip also allowed me to reconnect with my son, since I’m often away. We shared precious moments in a stunning setting. It’s an intense burst of happiness, with minimal jet lag, which is a luxury. That sense of escape, the sunshine, the exotic atmosphere it’s exactly what you need when life gets hectic. We work a lot, we’re constantly on the move, and we don’t always have time to connect with our loved ones. This stay was a magical bubble, a little paradise where joyful memories are made.
Your favorite moment with us?
Every day brought memorable moments, and that’s what made the experience so special. The massages were incredible especially when my son happily went to the kids club! The sunsets, the walks in the Bel Ombre Nature Reserve… You can choose to relax or explore, depending on your mood.
What’s wonderful is that everyone can enjoy the kind of holiday they want. I came with my best friend, who’s passionate about golf, and he was thrilled. I even tried a golf initiation yesterday and totally understood the obsession with the perfect swing! It was amazing. I don’t have time to fully dive into it right now, but I wouldn’t rule it out for the future.
A recent role or collaboration that left a mark on you?
Every film is an adventure, and that’s what I love. I recently shot a film that really moved me, directed by Emmanuel Poulain-Arnaud with Dany Boon. It’s not a comedy, which is quite unusual for both of us. We play a separated couple whose 17-year-old son learns he will lose his sight in two months. The film explores what we choose to show him of the world before he can no longer see it. It’s a beautiful piece, and I’m very proud of it.
How do breaks like this influence your upcoming projects?
It’s mainly a reset. I just finished filming the first four episodes of the final season of HPI, and in a week I’ll start a feature film. This trip was a real decompression chamber. Shoots are intense, the schedules are crazy, and by the end, I’m completely drained.
This kind of break helps you come down before taking off again. I have a lot of energy, but it’s important not to feel like you’re constantly in a race. To create or at least to start a new adventure with the freshness it requires—you need to breathe. And when time is short, Mauritius is perfect.
Is it important for you to support responsible initiatives in your personal and professional life?
For an island like Mauritius, which holds this natural treasure and relies on tourism, protecting the reefs is vital. Paradise is fragile. With the influx of visitors, building new hotels can be destructive. Staying in a place like Heritage Le Telfair, which embraces eco-tourism and actively works to protect the reefs, is very important to me.
If you were to shoot a film in Mauritius, what kind of story would you tell?
I’d create a grand historical saga. Mauritius has a rich and little-known history, shaped by several waves of colonization that gave it its unique identity. The fact that people speak French, English… And dining at the Château de Bel Ombre, you feel the weight of history. You want to tell the story of the families, the plantations. A multi-generational saga that shows Mauritius is more than just an island surrounded by five-star hotels.
Three words to describe your stay at Heritage Le Telfair?
Joy, authenticity thanks to the beautiful wooden architecture and immersion in nature and escape, because it’s a magical break. Living here is something else, but for us visitors, it’s a wonderful bubble that helps us navigate our lives, both amazing and absurd.
And finally, Mauritius in one sentence?
It’s a true gem. Last time, I even visited villas for sale… But then I thought: no, I’ll just keep coming back for these beautiful little escapes.
