In 1806 the Governor General, Charles Mathieu Isidore Decaen, created the city of Mahébourg, named in honour of Mahé de La Bourdonnais.
In 1806 the Capitain general, Charles Mathieu Isidore Decaen created the city of Mahebourg. It was named Mahebourg in honour of Mahé de La Bourdonnais.