title: Chauve Souris, Praslin
text: # Chauve Souris, Praslin
  
  Chauve Souris is an island in Seychelles, lying 400 m northeast of the island of Praslin. Another nearby island - Saint-Pierre Island is located immediately in the north. The island is a granite island covered with tropical forest. Fauna is limited to the likes of skinks, geckos and limited birdlife that chiefly use the island as a roost.
  
  The island is privately owned. Chauve Souris Island has a small resort: Club Vacanze Seychelles. There is also a Chauve Souris island near the western coast of the island of Mahé.
  
  ## Tourism
  
  Today, the island's main industry is tourism.
  
  ## Image gallery
  
  * Image 1
  * Image 2
  * Map 1
  * Map 2
  * Island viewed from Anse Royal on Praslin
  