This steaming steel monster, which never sleeps in the middle of the sugar cane fields, is one of the last two sugar factories on Réunion Island. It adjoins the Savanna distillery, allowing visitors to combine a sugar factory and a distillery in a single visit (from July to December). An industrial universe that impresses both by its size and by the detail of its production processes. By reservation only, this interesting and animated journey through Réunion's sugar odyssey begins at the Tafia & Galabé boutique (please note the clothing restrictions detailed on the web page). After a few explanations on the history of the Bois Rouge site, you'll be transported along the cane journey (crushing, juice extraction, syrup making, purification, crystallization), and it's a real spectacle of sounds, lights and smells, made even more impressive at sunset with the last departure at 6pm. In the second part of the tour, a visit to the distillery will introduce you to the meticulous production of great rums, from fermentation processes to the mysteries of ageing, right in the Savanna Distillery cellar. Finally, a rum tasting will help you identify the production processes and flavors discovered during the tour, not to mention a variety of local pure cane artisanal products (sugars, syrups and jams). The boutique is also a great place to shop, with expert advice on the products on offer.
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Opening time and information on DISTILLERIE SAVANNA
Guided tour of 2 hours on both sites at 12 €, on reservation from Monday to Saturday except holidays. minimum age 12 years. Not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo or severe asthma and not for people with pacemakers. Pants and sneakers or hiking shoes are mandatory (skirts, shorts, dresses and open shoes are not allowed). During the visit of the site, personal effects are not allowed (keys, wallet, phone, jewelry, bag); only cameras with shoulder strap and glasses are allowed. Secure lockers are available in the store.
Owner's Message
Open all year round except Sundays and public holidays.
Visiting hours vary according to the day and availability.
Reservation required for visits (by phone or directly at the shop).
Guided tour of the Bois-Rouge Sugar Factory and the Savanna Distillery (duration 2 hours) from July to December (during the sugar season): 12 € /adult
Guided tour of the Savanna Distillery (duration 1h30) from January to June (outside the sugar season): 8.50€ /adult
Children from 12 years old are allowed. The visit is not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo or severe asthma and is forbidden to people with pacemakers. Trousers or shorts and trainers or hiking boots are compulsory (skirts, dresses and open shoes are not allowed). During the visit of the site, personal effects are not allowed (keys, wallet, phone, jewellery, bag...); only cameras with shoulder strap and glasses are allowed. Secure lockers are available in the shop.
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Members' reviews on DISTILLERIE SAVANNA
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59,90 à la boutique Métiss
54 euros distillerie Chatel .
Jusqu'à 12 Euros moins chers, comprenez bien notre sentiment de nous nous être fait avoir, en allant directement à la boutique de votre distillerie !
La distillerie est mal indiqué, n'est meme pas indiqué le nom de la rhumerie en devanture...
La tenue exigée pour la visite est ridicule: pas de tel/bijoux/portefeuille, pas de short, on laisse nos affaire dans un mini vestiaire sans comprendre la raison.
La très jeune guide (et inexperimenté) a baclé la visite, n'a pas su répondre à 3 questions de base sur le rhum... Il manque clairement une formation. Aucune explication sur l'histoire du rhum sur l'ile, vocabulaire tres basique...
On fini par une degustation faite à l'envers...on commence par boire du rhum blanc d'entrée de gamme sec, tres aggressif et qui vous derègle d'entrée de jeux votre palais ! Bien joué !!
En ce qui concerne la micro boutique, tout est plus chere chez le producteur qu'ailleurs ! Incomprehensible, tout est à refaire.