La Route du Thé, du Rhum et de la Vanille | Le Domaine de Bois Chéri

La Route du Thé, du Rhum et de la Vanille

Experience a unique and authentic excursion through Mauritius’ tea, rum, and vanilla heritage.

La Route du Thé, du Rhum et de la Vanille takes you on a journey through three distinct domains, each offering history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.

Domaine des Aubineaux

Step back in time at Domaine des Aubineaux, the first colonial house built in 1872, now transformed into a museum. Explore a beautiful botanical garden filled with camphor trees, exotic plants, flowers, and endemic trees.

Highlights:

• Guided tour of the colonial house
  
  

• Explore the gardens and La Pépinière
  
  

• Visit La Boutique du Domaine des Aubineaux
  
  

Domaine de Bois Chéri

Discover the rich legacy of Bois Chéri Tea Estate, one of Mauritius’ largest tea producers since 1892. Enjoy tea plantations free of pesticides and a tasting at Le Chalet du Domaine de Bois Chéri. Savor exquisite meals at Le Bois Chéri Restaurant with panoramic views of the island’s south coast and the ocean.

Highlights:

• Guided tour of L’Usine de Thé de Bois Chéri
  
  

• Visit Le Musée du Domaine de Bois Chéri
  
  

• Tour the tea plantations
  
  

• Tea tasting experience
  
  

• Visit La Boutique du Domaine de Bois Chéri
  
  

Domaine de Saint Aubin

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Mauritian sugarcane and rum at Domaine de Saint Aubin. This historic estate is renowned for its rums and gins made from sugarcane juice, blending tradition with sustainability. Families can enjoy botanical gardens, a mini farm, and a guided visit to La Maison de la Vanille.

Highlights:

• Guided tour of the colonial house (built in 1819)
  
  

• Visit La Maison du Rhum and rum tasting
  
  

• Sugarcane juice tasting
  
  

• Explore La Maison de la Vanille
  
  

• Stroll through La Serre d’Anthuriums, Le Jardin Botanique, and La Mini Ferme
  
  

• Visit La Boutique du Domaine de Saint Aubin
  
  

A meal at one of these sites is included. This is a full-day excursion.

Programme

1. Domaine des Aubineaux
   
   

• Guided tour of the house and gardens
  
  

• Visit La Pépinière and the boutique
  
  

2. Domaine de Bois Chéri
   
   

• Guided tour of the tea factory and museum
  
  

• Tea plantation tour and tasting
  
  

• Visit the boutique
  
  

3. Domaine de Saint Aubin
   
   

• Guided tour of the colonial house
  
  

• Rum and sugarcane juice tasting
  
  

• Visit vanilla house, botanical gardens, mini farm, and boutique
  
  

Menu

Welcome Cocktail:

• Bois Chéri Ice Tea
  
  

Starters:

• Palm Heart Salad with Smoked Marlin
  
  

• Palm Heart Salad (vegetarian option)
  
  

Main Course:

• Saint Aubin Vanilla Chicken
  
  

• Fish with Creole Sauce
  
  

• Vegetable Curry (vegetarian option)
  
  

Accompaniments:

• Steamed Rice, Lentils, Pickles
  
  

Dessert:

• Caramelised Banana with Caramel Sauce and Ice Cream
  
  

Drinks:

• Ochéri Still Water, Bois Chéri Tea, Coffee