Location	South
Operating Hours	09:00 - 17:00
Operating Days	All Days
Duration	1 hrs
Activity Time	Flexible
Transportation	Offered as Supplement
Comment	Open on public holidays

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Overview & Highlights

Visit & Tour of Saint Aubin House - Overview

Enjoy a tranquil visit to the Saint Aubin House. You will discover the story of the Mauritian tea routes and learn part of the history of this beautiful island with it.

Visiting the Saint Aubin house is the third stop and main site of the Mauritian Tea Route. This tour will have you visit the main sites of the tea routes around the Saint Aubin tea estate. You will spend a lovely time learning about history and tea making, enjoying the surroundings and the serene atmosphere of the place.

Highlights of this activity:

Get to know a part of the history of Mauritius through the Tea route
Visit many interesting points of interest and sites within the estate
Discover the transformation process of the vanilla orchid from the flower to the aromatic pod as well as the rum making process
Opportunity to stroll in the tropical and spice garden
An optional lunch for you to enjoy in this serene setting

What's Included

Your visit to Saint Aubin includes

A guided tour of the Saint Aubin house and the Gallery (Le Grenier du Domaine de Saint Aubin)
Visit of the La Maison du Rhum (Rum House) and Tasting
Guided tour of the Sugar Factory and Le Moulin du Domaine de Saint Aubin (The Mill of Domaine de Saint Aubin)
Visit of La Vieille Cheminée du Domaine de Saint Aubin (The Old Fireplace of Domaine de Saint Aubin)
Visit of La Maison de la Vanille (Vanilla House)
Visit of the Anthurium Greenhouse
Visit of the tropical botanical garden and spice garden at Domaine de Saint Aubin
The Mini Farm of Domaine de Saint Aubin
Visit the Boutique du Domaine de Saint Aubin

Optional:

Transportation to Saint Aubin and back to place of accommodation
Special 5 course typical Mauritian lunch

Transportation & Driver Details

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Car Capacities

You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:

Family Car - Up to 4 passengers

6 Seater vehicle - Up to 6 passengers

Minivan - Up to 10 passengers

About the Drivers

All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights.

All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers.

Meeting Point & Times

Meeting Point:

Saint Aubin, South Region

Start & End times:

(Upon request it is possible to start or finish the tour in a different time)

Start & End times:	09:00 - 17:00
Duration:	The entire visit lasts for approximately 1 hour
	The activity is offered every day
Note:	La Maison du Rhum is not operational on Sundays and Public Holidays, but visits are possible.

Full Description

Visit & Tour of Saint Aubin House

This visit and tour of Saint Aubin House is an amazing opportunity for you to discover the history of Mauritius and its tea industry over the years. You will get a guided visit of the Saint Aubin House and the Sugar Factory of the estate. You will also get to visit a rum house and have a rum tasting session. There are many other sites that you will get to explore and learn from and even get to visit a small farm on the estate. Do not forget to have a look around the on-site shop to purchase souvenirs to remember your time at the Saint Aubin House.

The estate produces sugar cane which is then processed to make sugar as well as delicious rum. The manufacture of which you may see during your visit to the distillery.

You will also discover the interesting transformation process of the vanilla orchid from the flower to the aromatic pod. A guide will assist you in the visit and narrate to you the interesting stories about the Saint Aubin House. As part of the visit, you will learn about the estate that produces sugar cane which is then processed to make sugar as well as delicious rum.

Traditional rum is made on the spot from the first cane juice, is aged in oak barrels for 2 or 3 years, arranged with vanilla or coffee.

You will also discover the anthurium flowers and vanilla greenhouses, a botanical trail, a house of vanilla updating the production process of the famous aromatic pod. Also, you will have the opportunity to stroll in the tropical and spice garden.

A mini-farm has been set up where our visitors will be able to interact with certain animals and birds that live on the Island. You will find fawns, chicks and peacocks among others.

Food & Beverages

End your tour with a special 5 course typical Mauritian lunch at the highly recommended restaurant of “Le Saint Aubin” by choosing the option 2 of the package:

The meal consists of:

Starter:

Prawn Salad, Blazed with Saint Aubin Coconut Rum (Lettuce, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives, Carrots and Coconuts) OR
Salade 1819 - Vegetables served with Lettuce, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives, Palm Heart, Eggs, Carrots,Beetroot and Cabbage

Main Course:

Seafood in sweet and sour sauce OR
Spaghetti Alfredo - Cream and Parmesan Cheese

Dessert:

Saint Aubin 1819 Coffee Rum Brownie

Prices

Option 1: Visit & Tour of Saint Aubin
Price per Adult	15 Euro
Price per Child (ages 5-12)	9 Euro
Entry ticket for babies (ages 0-4)	Free of Charge

Option 2: Visit & Tour of Saint Aubin + Lunch
Price per Adult - 5 Course Meal	46 Euro
Price per Child - 5 Course Meal	25 Euro

Booking Attributes

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Option 1 - Adults (Visit without lunch)

Option 1 - Children (Visit without lunch)

Option 2 - Adults (Visit with lunch)

Option 2 - Children (Visit with lunch)

Total Price

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