Praslin is the second largest island (38 km2) of the Seychelles, lying 44 km (27 mi) northeast of Mahé. Praslin has a population of around 6,500 people and comprises two administrative districts: Baie Sainte Anne and Grand' Anse (Praslin). The main settlements are the Baie Ste Anne, Anse Volbert and Grand' Anse.
It was named Isle de Palmes by explorer Lazare Picault in 1744. During that time it was used as a hideaway by pirates and Arab merchants. In 1768 it was renamed Praslin in honor of French diplomat César Gabriel de Choiseul, duc de Praslin.
Praslin is known as a tourist destination with several hotels and resorts, as well as a number of beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette.
It has substantial tracts of tropical forests with birds such as the endemic Seychelles bulbul and the Seychelles black parrot. The Vallée de Mai Nature Preserve is known for the unique coco de mer and vanilla orchids. It has been reported that General Charles George Gordon of Khartoum (1833-1885) was convinced that Vallée de Mai was the Biblical "Garden of Eden".
Look at me now, we're on the town
Kicking up dust, it's all for us
City lights, pretty lights
Just take me out to play
Dressing me up is red for luck
So much to do to hide the blue
City lights, pretty lights
Just wear me out they say
Buttons and ribbons are finding their place
Smearing the make-up I put on my face
Spiders and lizards are tying my shoes
Whispering, da da da
Finding my crutch, a gentle touch
Finding my dance, retreat advance
City lights, pretty lights
Just ring me out to dry
Buttons and ribbons are finding their place
Smearing the make-up I put on my face
Spiders and lizards are tying my shoes