LABOURDONNAIS CASTLE

7d/7 9h-17h. Self-guided tour at Rs 550 per adult for château-verger-tasting, guided tour at Rs 700 including the Chimney.

Chateau de Labourdonnais - After a magnificent restoration, the Chateau de Labourdonnais has regained its former charm and is open to the public since October 2010. A true living testimony of the habits and customs of a Mauritian past of which there is almost nothing left, this castle is a must to discover one of the cultural aspects of Mauritius. The visit of this beautiful Creole house surrounded by its varangues is interactive and lively, where you will be seduced by the beauty of the castle's rooms. The furniture is period, while the history is told in a very contemporary way. Through the pantry, the living room, the dining room, the office, the bedrooms and an exhibition room, you will be able to appreciate the Mauritian art of living. Nestled in the heart of a 50-hectare park, you will then follow a nature trail. The orchards of the castle contain botanical treasures thanks to the preservation of endemic plants and a great wealth of the orchards of the castle are a botanical treasure trove with endemic plants and a wealth of bird species, and boast a wide variety of exotic fruit trees. After a detour to the tasting bar where you can taste the varieties of rum, juices, fruit pastes and jams, the Table du Château welcomes you with a menu that evolves according to the seasonal productions of the domain. At the store, you can buy jams, fruit paste and other delicacies or leave with a souvenir. Located about ten kilometers from Grand Bay, and 20 minutes from Port Louis, the Château de Labourdonnais will take you on a journey through Mauritian history. Let yourself be carried away!