L’Aventure du Sucre,Mauritius

• Permanent museum galleries tracing sugar history
• Restored sugar factory machinery and mill
• Interactive audiovisual presentations and dioramas
• Rum and sugar tasting sessions
• Museum shop offering local sugar products, rum, and souvenirs
• Themed temporary exhibitions

• Original factory architecture preserved in a colonial industrial setting
• Hands-on exhibits explaining sugar production steps (cane crushing, boiling, crystallization)
• Educational panels on slavery and indentured labor with archival material
• On-site tasting counter showcasing local rums and artisanal sugars

• Guided or self-guided tours through the museum galleries
• Audio-visual show illustrating the sugar-making process
• Taste local rums and sugar products at the tasting counter
• Shop for artisanal sugar, rum, books and souvenirs
• Photography of the restored industrial equipment and displays

Year-round, with the cooler, drier months (May to November) often more comfortable for travel in Mauritius.

Tropical maritime climate: warm and humid most of the year, wetter and hotter from December to April (cyclone season). Museum is primarily indoor, so suitable in most weather.

Typical opening hours: ~9:30–17:00 (last admission usually around 16:00). Admission fees vary by age and nationality and may include tasting: check the official website for current prices and any combined tickets or discounts. Online booking is often available for guided tours.

Located in Beau Plan in the Pamplemousses area (north Mauritius). Easily reached by car, taxi, or organized tour from Grand Baie and Port Louis. Some public buses serve the area but may require a short taxi from the nearest stop. Nearest major airport: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), approximately 50–60 km away (around 1–1.5 hours by car depending on traffic).

Allow 1.5–2.5 hours to fully explore the museum, attend the audiovisual presentation, and sample products.

Casual, comfortable clothing and flat shoes for walking around exhibits. Bring a light layer for air-conditioned galleries. A camera for photos (observe any signage about restricted areas).

Try local sugar products and artisanal rums available at the tasting counter and shop. Souvenirs include packaged artisanal sugar, rum bottles, books on Mauritian history, and handicrafts.