Visit & Tour of Domaine de Saint Aubin
Location | South |
Operating Hours | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Operating Days | All Days |
Duration | 1 hrs |
Activity Time | Flexible |
Transportation | Offered as Supplement |
Comment | Entrance is free for babies and toddlers below 5 years old. |
Visit & Tour of Le Domaine de Saint Aubin - Overview
Looking to spice up your Mauritius trip (literally and figuratively)? Check out Le Domaine de Saint Aubin, which is the 3rd stop of the Mauritian Tea Route!
This hidden gem is packed with surprises. Imagine exploring a historic mill, wandering through a spice garden, visiting an Anthurium Greenhouse, trying some delicious local rum and even peek at a cute mini farm...
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
- Opportunity to stroll in the botanical and spice garden
- Conclude your visit with a rum tasting session at La Maison du Rhum
- Browse through the boutique for unique souvenirs and local products
- An optional lunch for you to enjoy in this serene setting
This package at Le Domaine de Saint Aubin includes visits to:
- Le Moulin du Domaine de Saint Aubin (mill)
- La Vieille Cheminée - Domaine de Saint Aubin (old chimney)
- The Boutique of Domaine de Saint Aubin
- Domaine de Saint Aubin Mini Farm
- La Maison de la Vanille (Vanilla House)
- La Serre d’Anthuriums du Domaine de Saint Aubin (Anthurium Greenhouse)
- Le Jardin des Epices du Domaine de Saint Aubin (spices garden)
- Le Jardin Botanique du Domaine de Saint Aubin (botanical garden)
- Le Grenier du Domaine de Saint Aubin
- La Maison du Rhum (Rum House) with rum tasting
Optional:
- Transportation to Saint Aubin and back to place of accommodation
- Typical Mauritian lunch
Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.
You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:
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.
Saint Aubin, South Region
Operating Hours: | 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 fully operational on Sundays and Public Holidays, but visits are possible. |
Le Domaine de Saint Aubin Visit - What to Expect?
This visit and tour of Domaine de Saint Aubin 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 Domaine de Saint Aubin 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 Domaine de Saint Aubin.
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 Domaine de Saint Aubin. 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 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.
End your tour with a special Mauritian lunch at the highly recommended restaurant of “Le Saint Aubin” by choosing the option 2 of the package:
- There is no guarantee of availability of seating at the restaurant.
- Entrance is free for babies and toddlers below 5 years old.
Option 1: Visit & Tour of Saint Aubin | |
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Price per Adult | 18 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 | |
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Price per Adult with lunch | 49 Euro |
Price per Child with lunch: | 25 Euro |