Chaille (City)

(foreground) Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Chaille

**Chaille** is the capital & largest city of Arleans province & island in The Mauritsian Republic, located in the North-West of the nation on the island of Arleans. Its population is ~305,200 people, making it the x largest city in The Mauritsian Republic.

The city is located on the coast of the South Pacific Ocean, sitting at the mouth of the River Chaille, from which the city gets its name, on the eastern side of the island of Arleans.

The cities economy is mainly reliant on the agricultural industry of the nearby locality, and benefits from the Tourism sector generated by tourists travelling from the sea & air ports at Chaille up to the Ski Resorts located in the Veymont Mountains range.

## History

The city was founded a very long time ago by native Mauritsians.

## Climate & Weather

Chaille City enjoys warm & humid summers (~December to March) with little precipitation & significant amounts of sunshine, while in winter (~June to August) the city experiences cold-mild temperatures. During the winter, the city experiences significant accumulations of cloud and high amounts of precipitation, mainly falling as rain but sleet & snow are also not uncommon, due to the cities proximity to the Veymont Mountains. As a result of the cities location alongside the Pacific Ocean, it is often subject to strong oceanic breezes, in addition to occasional storms or cyclones. The climate & Weather of the city is among the most unstable & unpredictable in Maurits. It is often regarded as the coldest province capital in Maurits.

## Culture

#### Entertainment

Chaille City is renowned for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment opportunities, with a significant portion of the cities population being under the age of 25, it is primarily youth orientated, with a wide variety of bars and nightclubs. The cities primary cultural district, Farekaka Square, is widely known for its rampant issues with anti-social behavior, prostitution & drunken brawling in the late night into early evenings, particularly on Friday & Saturday nights. The city is also home to several cinemas and a couple of performing arts theaters that host a variety of performances.

Maurits' only Burlesque Club is located off of Farekaka Square, and has become popular with tourists & locals alike.

#### Religion

Chaille City is home to a variety of churches & places of worship for a variety of faiths.

#### Music

Live music is played on streets and at venues throughout Chaille, and the city has produced several musicians and groups of international success. The city has several mid-range venues that host live music throughout the week. The Chaille Arena is an indoor sports venue in the center of the city that often hosts music concerts & festivals, with capacity for up to 7,000.

#### Cuisine

The city has a large amount of café's, restaurants & bars, serving a variety of world cuisines.

## Tourism & Places of Interest

As a result of its seaport, the city often is one of the first calling points for international cruiselines calling at Maurits, and so the economy of the city has benefited from a rising number of tourists visiting by sea, in particular the cities harbor district has developed to become more focused on providing services & products to accommodate tourists. By itself, the city rarely attracts international tourists unless it is a port of call for cruiseliners docking at Chaille Seaport.

In recent years, the city has become more popular for tourists, as people travelling to the Ski & Outdoor Recreation resorts in the Veymont Mountains to the west of the city will often arrive into Chaille International Airport and pass through the city en route to their final destination.

Some places of Interest in Chaille City Include the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Chaille Arena, Farekaka Square, Veymont Park, the Harbour district, as well as the numerous golf courses, recreation centers & places of beauty located in proximity to the city. During the summer, the city often has superb quality conditions for surfing & windboarding.

## Education

The city is among the best educated in Polynesia, with a 94% full literacy rate. Most people can write & speak a minimum of 3 languages to a conversational standard, with English being amongst the most popular languages being studied in the city.

The city is home to numerous schools & colleges, as well as the Arleans University campus, Art & Design College Maurits, Chaille Institute of Technology and the Arleans Business College.

## Transport

#### Road

The city is heavily car orientated, with an absence of any major pedestrianized streets. The two key vehicle arteries of the island of Arleans, the AR-1 & AR-2 roads converge in the city, connecting the city to most major towns & villages across the island.

The city frequently ranks as the most congested city in Maurits.

Cycling is growing in popularity as a method of transit, however the city still lacks adequate facilities & infrastructure to accommodate cyclists.

#### Bus

There are several local bus operators operating over 40 public bus routes across the city. In addition, there are also long distance bus services to other cities in Arleans, the Veymont Mountains Ski Resorts, and onto some other locations in Maurits with a ferry crossing.

#### Ferry

The city is served by Chaille Seaport, which is amongst the larger ports in Arleans. The port frequently sees the arrival of cruise ships & cargo vessels from abroad, as well as ferry services to other islands & locations in Maurits.

Destinations served by regularly scheduled ferry from Chaille:

• Fort Orleans

• Zupel, Waalwijk

#### Air

The city is served by Chaille International Airport with passenger & cargo flights to several domestic & international destinations, as well as private & general flights too.