Visit & Tour To Domaine Des Aubineaux

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Operating Hours:

09:00 - 17:00

Operating Days:

All Days

Duration:

1 hrs

Activity Time:

Flexible

Transportation:

Offered as Supplement

South West

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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 of the Mauritian Tea Route
Explore the Colonial mansion museum, built in 1872
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
Walk across 'Le Parc Floral du Domaine des Aubineaux' and 'La Maison des Essences'
Visit La Boutique du Domaine des Aubineaux for unique local products and souvenirs

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:

Operating Hours:	09:00 - 17:00
Duration:	The visit to the Domaine des Aubineaux takes approximately 1 hour
Operating Days:	Monday to Sunday
Visit times:	Weekdays Weekends

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.

During your visit, you can take a look at the diversity of exotic plants as well as the trees of the endemic forest, and enjoy the beautiful sights of the tea plantation and 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:

Welcome Drink

Bois Chéri Ice Tea

Starters

Palm Heart salad with smoked Marlin OR
Palm Heart salad (veg)

Main Course

Saint Aubin Chicken Vanilla sauce OR
Fish in Creole sauce OR
Mixed Vegetables curry (veg)

Sides

Steamed rice, Lentils, Pickles

Dessert

Caramelized banana with ice cream

Drinks

Ochéri spring water, Bois Cheri tea, coffee

Food allergies & dietary restrictions should be communicated at the time of booking.

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) :	40 Euros
Price per Child (ages 5-12) (Visit + Lunch) :	20 Euros

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Important Notice: In the event that transport is not available, the activity will still take place as scheduled. Only the transport deposit will be refunded in such cases. If you choose to cancel the activity, a cancellation fee will apply as per our terms and conditions.

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When booking for a specific date, you will be asked to enter your preferred date for the activity, as part of the order process. This option will entitle you to reserve your place for this activity on a specific preferred time and date that best suits you, provided that you confirm the availability with one of Mauritius Attractions’ agents firsthand. Please note that in case you order any activity which takes more than 1 day, the preferred date represents the date on which you would like to start the activity.

Open / Gift Voucher

(Valid for 3 months)

By ordering an Open Voucher you will be able to choose your preferred date for this activity during a later stage (when you already have full knowledge of the schedule for your trip) and not during the order process. This way you benefit maximum flexibility regarding the date of the desired activity. The open voucher can be used to go on this specific activity during a period of 3 months from the date of its purchase. To learn more about the option of an open voucher, please read our Order & Payment Methods page.