Saint Aubin Estate 

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Domaine de Saint Aubin for an authentic and unforgettable experience. Between vast sugar cane fields, a colonial residence steeped in history, and fragrant tropical gardens, this iconic location embodies the Mauritian way of life. With its preserved traditions, local flavors, and warm atmosphere, the Domaine invites you to discover the soul of the island in a lush and refined setting.

History & Heritage of the Domaine de Saint Aubin 

The Domaine de Saint Aubin is one of the jewels of Mauritian heritageLocated in the south of the island, in the heart of immense sugarcane plantations, it tells more than two centuries of history and authenticity. Founded at the beginning of the 19th century, this emblematic site was first a vast sugar refinery before becoming one of the most beautiful colonial residences on the island.

The main house, built in 1819, illustrates the refinement of theMauritian colonial architecture : shingled roof, wide verandas opening onto tropical gardens, period furniture... Every detail transports visitors to the atmosphere of yesteryear. Carefully restored, it retains all its charm and bears witness to the lifestyle of the great sugar families of the time.

Around the residence, the history of the estate is revealed through its plantations, its artisanal rum distillery, its vanilla house and lush gardens. Once a place of labor for cane cutters and sugar artisans, it is today a living space where one can still feel the memory of the past.

The Domaine de Saint Aubin is not just a place to visit: it is an immersion in thesoul of MauritiusHere, traditions and heritage meet between sugar cane cultivation, agricultural rum production, vanilla know-how and Creole gastronomy. Here you will find the warmth of the inhabitants, the richness of local flavors and the elegance of old houses.

Every walk is an encounter with theliving history : that of an island shaped by sugarcane, by the sea, and by its inhabitants. Far from the modern hustle and bustle, the estate preserves a timeless setting where visitors discover a way of life imbued with conviviality and memory.

Finally, the view of the green mountains and the vast cane fields gives the place an almost poetic dimension, reminding us that the Domaine de Saint Aubin is a symbol of Mauritian heritage.

Visit the Domaine de Saint Aubin: your tour in detail

Your discovery begins in the heart of the south of the island, in the green setting of sugarcane plantations. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the authentic charm of a 19th-century colonial residence, a living testimony to the sugar history of Mauritius.

The tour begins with the majestic colonial house, built in 1819 and carefully restored. Its traditional architecture, wide verandas and period furniture will immerse you in the refined atmosphere of yesteryear.

You will then continue towards the artisanal rum distillery, where the secrets of making Mauritian agricultural rum will be revealed to you. From freshly cut cane to distillation, each step is discovered with the senses... and ends with a tasting that will delight enthusiasts.

Then head for the House of Vanilla, a unique space where you will discover the cultivation and processing of this rare and precious spice. Its captivating scent will accompany your steps in the tropical gardens surrounding the estate.

Your journey will continue in the botanical garden, a true haven of peace sheltering a wide variety of tropical plants, fruit trees and colorful flowers. Here, nature offers itself as a living and fragrant decor.

The experience concludes with a Creole lunch at the estate's restaurant, where local flavors are invited to your table. Between rum punch, typical dishes, and conviviality, this gourmet moment beautifully completes a complete immersion in the Mauritian art of living.

After this day full of discoveries and emotions, you will leave the Domaine de Saint Aubin with a light heart, with the impression of having traveled back in time and tasted the very essence of Mauritius.