Visit & Tour of Saint Aubin House

This visit and tour of Saint Aubin House 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 Saint Aubin House 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 Saint Aubin House.

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 Saint Aubin House. 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 our 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.

Food & Beverages
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:

The meal consists of:
Welcoming Cocktail: Bois Chéri Ice Tea
Starter: Palm heart salad with smoke marlin, Bread
Main Course: Chicken with a Vanilla sauce OR Fish in Red sauce OR Kofta in Red sauce
Accompanied with: Plain rice, lentils, sauteed vegetables, mixed chutneys and pickles
Dessert: Caramelized banana in toffee sauce
Beverages: O’chéri spring water

Comments & Notes
There is no guarantee of availability of seating at the restaurant.
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 operational on Sundays and Public Holidays, but visits are possible.