Location	South West
Operating Hours	09:00 - 17:00
Operating Days	All Days
Duration	1 hrs
Activity Time	Flexible
Transportation	Offered as Supplement
Comment	Babies and Toddlers below 5 years old, enter free.

Location

South West

Operating Hours

09:00 - 17:00

Operating Days

All Days

Duration

1 hrs

Activity Time

Flexible

Transportation

Offered as Supplement

Comment

Babies and Toddlers below 5 years old, enter free.

from 10€

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Overview & Highlights

Visit & Tour of Domaine Des Aubineaux - Overview

The Domaine des Aubineaux is the first stop on the Mauritian Tea Route. Seize this unique chance to explore the “Domaine des Aubineaux” and its gardens, a colonial house built in 1872, which has been converted into a museum dedicated to the history of Mauritian Tea.

This visit and tour of one of the oldest tea estates on the island will take you back to the French occupation era. You will be strolling on the peaceful trails full of trees and visit an old French mansion where you will be transported to the past.

Highlights of this attraction:

First step to taking the Mauritian Tea Route
A museum dedicated to the history of Mauritian Tea
Learn about the importance of tea production in Mauritius
Discover the antique furniture dating back to 17th century
Get the chance to know the rich colonial history of Mauritius.
It is a trip that will take you back in time to the first days of Mauritius with its rich colonial history.

What's Included

Your Visit & Tour of Domaine Des Aubineaux includes:

Entrance fee
A guide to walk you around
Visit to the colonial house built in 1872
Access the garden Le Parc Floral du Domaine des Aubineaux
Visit of La Maison des Essences - oil distillation plant
Optional: Lunch (charges apply)

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 organise 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:

Forest Side, Central Region

Start & End times:

Starting Time:	09:00
Ending Time:	17:00
Duration:	The visit to the Domaine des Aubineaux takes approximately 1 hour
Operating Days:	Monday to Sunday

Full Description

Visit & Tour of Domaine Des Aubineaux

Visit the Domaine Des Aubineaux for an immersion in the tea making facility of a gone century. This visit is ideal for tea lovers but also history lovers.

A guide will walk you around during your visit, and will guide you on the history, stories and tales of the “Domaine des Aubineaux” and of the importance of tea production in Mauritius.

It is a trip that will take you back in time to the first days of Mauritius with its rich colonial history.

You will discover, amongst others, antique furniture dating back to “Compagnie des Indes/East India Company” (17th century) and a great collection of photos of colonial houses which have been demolished. Also, you will find several displays explaining the important role that the tea industry played in the island throughout time.

While strolling in the “Camphor tree garden”, take a look at the diversity of exotic plants as well as of the trees of the endemic forest, and enjoy the beautiful sights of the tea plantation and of the breathtaking nature all around. You will also visit the old stable turned into a distillery, where the secrets of the distillation of essential oils will be revealed to you.

What to bring/wear

Camera
Hats
Suitable footwear
Mosquito repellent

Food & Beverages

As part of the optional lunch, you get to enjoy the following:

Welcoming drink:

Bois Chéri Ice Tea

Starter:

Palm heart salad with smoked Marlin and French dressing

Main Course (Choose 1):

Chicken with Saint Aubin vanilla sauce OR
Grilled Dorado fish with lemon butter sauce OR
Vegetables kofta in red sauce

Side:

Steamed rice
Lentils
Pickles

Dessert:

Caramelised banana with toffee sauce ice cream

Drink:

Still water

Comments & Notes

Entrance is free for babies and toddlers below 5 years old.
There is no guarantee of availability of seating at the restaurant.

Prices

Visit & Tour of Domaine Des Aubineaux
Price per Adult:	10 Euros
Price per Child (ages 5-12):	5 Euros
Price per Baby (ages 0-4):	Free of charge
Price per Adult (Visit + Lunch) :	36 Euros
Price per Child (ages 5-12) (Visit + Lunch) :	18 Euros

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