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DOMAINE DES AUBINEAUX

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Forest Side, Curepipe, Mauritius
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2024
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2024

Colonial mansion with a tea house, workshop and beautiful gardens in Forest Side, near Curepipe.

Located in Forest Side, near Curepipe, the Aubineaux mansion is typical of the old buildings of the central plateau in the second half of the 19th century, when winter gardens were in vogue in Europe. Built in 1872, it has been very well preserved and restored, and features a glassed-in varangue that protected its inhabitants from the high humidity in this part of Mauritius. Constructed from teak and other local woods salvaged from wrecked ships, it is flanked by pretty French-style turrets and features a curious central corridor, unusual in tropical-influenced architecture where rooms were arranged in a row to promote air circulation. When the house was renovated, the Guimbeau family, who owned the property, didn't want to change a thing. The house therefore retained its period furniture and paintings. Only the terrace and glass roof have been transformed into a resto/tea room, and the stone stable into an artisanal distillery of essential oils - workshop and boutique on site. Don't miss a visit to the flower-filled gardens surrounding the mansion, where numerous rare trees such as camphor trees, Chalta and a majestic 500-year-old rosin tree, a remnant of the endemic primary forest, strut their stuff. To immerse yourself further, take part in Ki pou kwi, a culinary session in the company of Les Aubineaux's chef, where you can discover the little secrets of traditional Mauritian cuisine and taste your own dishes - visit and rum tasting also included.

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Visited in september 2024
Green nature sun blessed day.. loved to walk in the park among the trees and content my eyes with such a lush panoramic view..
Food; thrilled with the wide variety of food proposed. However the grilled fish was overcooked. Colada lacked the thickness.
Visited in september 2024
Magnifique bâtisse coloniale avec un parc arboré et bien fleuri ça vaut le détour
Visited in september 2024
The food was way better compared to the other times that I have been there; as for the service and the atmosphere, they were always amazing. Added to my list of favorite lunch with a view spot in Mauritius.
Visited in september 2024
Wir waren zum Mittagessen im Restaurant und waren vom Charme und Ambiete des Hauses sehr begeistert.
Den großen Garten und die Räumlichkeiten des alten Kolonialhauses zu besichtigen waren sehr interessant.
Das Essen war ebenfalls sehr lecker und originell.
Zusätzlich werden Tee- und Rumverköstigungen (auch für größere Touristengruppen), an denen wir aber nicht teilgenommen haben.
Visited in september 2024
Always a pleasure to be there
The food was absolutely delicious even if it was raining we were warmly welcomed by our Amazing waitress Jennifer.
The team was amazing hats off.

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