In 1778, the French Governor of Mauritius granted Monsieur Dupuit de la Faye the island of Diego Garcia, and evidence exists of temporary French visits to collect coconuts and fish.
En 1778 o gobernador francés de Mauricio concedeu a Monsieur Dupuit de la Faye a illa de Diego García, e hai probas das visitas francesas a recoller cocos e peixe.