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Museum opening times and rates

Opening times

L’Aventure du Sucre museum is open from Monday to Saturday (including public holidays) from 10am to 4pm.

Last entry recommended: 3pm
Ticket office closes at 3:15pm

Duration of the visit

Exploring the museum can take from 45 minutes to a full three hours for a detailed tour. As well as access to the temporary exhibition, the entrance ticket includes tastings of over 30 sugarcane products in the Village Boutik, including natural brown sugars, New Grove’s 5-star rums, vanilla, and exotic jams and honeys.

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Museum rates

General rates:

  • Adult: 1200 rupees
  • Child (6 to 13): 600 rupees
    Guide booklet with games included in partnership with Mauritius Commercial Bank
  • Youth (13 to 18): 600 rupees
  • Student (18 to 25): 600 rupees (upon presentation of a student ID)
  • Family discount with child(ren) : 10%

Discounted tariffs are available for Mauritians and residents*:​

  • Adult: 600 rupees
  • Child (6 to 13)**: 300 rupees
    Guide booklet with games included in partnership with Mauritius Commercial Bank
  • Youth (13 to 18)**: 300 rupees
  • Student (18 to 25): 300 rupees (upon presentation of a student ID)
  • Senior (+ 60): 325 rupees

These special rates are made possible by the sponsorship of our organisation to promote the culture and history of Mauritius among its residents.

* On presentation of valid identity card

** 25% discount for MCB Rupys members upon presentation of the MCB Rupys card

Free entry:

  • Child less than 6 years old
  • Members of ICOM (upon presentation of the card with the sticker from the current year)
  • Journalist (upon presentation of a national or international press card)

Culture for all!

Our aim is to make culture accessible to all. We seek to include people who might otherwise struggle to access culture for economic or social reasons. Special rates are available to schools, associations, and other local organisations upon request.

Contact us for more information: [email protected]

Guided tours of the museum

An interactive visit, as our guides share their passion for our history and heritage, and the secrets of sugarcane.

In addition to the entrance ticket (including access to the museum, the temporary exhibition, and the tastings), the guided tour costs 300 rupees per person (from 15 years old).

There is limited availability so prior reservation is advised. Contact us for more information: [email protected]

Sessions (public holidays excepted) :

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:30am and 2pm
  • Wednesday: 2pm

Please be 15 minutes early for the tour.

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The cane cutting

A unique experience in the heart of the sugarcane plantations – learn how to cut the cane!

This experience costs 600 rupees (adult/child).

There is limited availability so prior reservation is advised. Contact us for more information: [email protected]

Sessions (public holidays excepted):

  • Minimum number of participants required (10 people)
  • Wednesdays: 10:30am
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Planned museum closures

The museum, the Village Boutik and Le Fangourin restaurant will be closed from 24th to the 26th December (included) and from 31st December to 2nd January (included).

Get to the museum

L’Aventure du Sucre stands in the heart of Beau Plan, an area famous for its rich historical and natural heritage, in the north of the island. Its neighbours include the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and the industrial remains of Beau Plan.

L’Aventure du Sucre can be accessed:

By taxi or by car

Turn off the M2 motorway at the Pamplemousses roundabout. Your vehicle can be parked in a big secure car park at the entrance of the museum.

By bus

Use the main bus routes in the region and get off at Beau Plan or Mahogany. The museum is a few minutes, on foot, away from the shopping centre.

Prepare your visit

Download our audioguide

The museum is a treasure trove of information on the history of Mauritius and of sugarcane. To get the most out of your visit, we recommend downloading our official app ‘L’Aventure du Sucre’ before your visit. Once you arrive, put on your headphones and immerse yourself in the secrets of Sugar Island.

The app will offer:

The app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play, and includes:

  • Detailed exploration of the main themes of the museum
  • Tasting information for natural brown sugars and rums

Available in:

🇫🇷 French 🇬🇧 English🇩🇪 German 🇨🇳 Chinese 🇷🇺 Russian
🇮🇹 Italian 🇪🇸 Spanish🇲🇺 Mauritian Creole🇸🇦 🇦🇪 Arabic
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Families

Our exploration guide invites children to discover the history of Mauritius and its famous sugarcane while having fun. Throughout your visit, this educational guide helps young visitors to solve a series of riddles and sets them on the path to becoming a great explorer! The guide also contains an explanatory glossary, activities, delicious recipes, and original experiments to do at home.

Smaller children (2 to 6 years old) can enjoy their own experience with the specially created toddler’s tour and can have fun roaming through the museum!

Ask for these free visitor guides at the museum’s ticket office.

DOWNLOAD OUR RESOURCES BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Educational visit

Are you the head of a school, a teacher (school, college, high school or university) or student who would like to turn your visit to the museum into a learning experience?

Contact us for more information: [email protected]

Smaller children (2 to 6 years old) can enjoy their own experience with the specially created toddler’s tour and can have fun roaming through the museum!

Ask for these free visitor guides at the museum’s ticket office.

Reduced mobility

Most parts of the museum are equipped to accommodate people with reduced mobility. A wheelchair is also available for visitors upon request.

Our audio guide, which can be downloaded online, ensures that visually impaired visitors can fully appreciate the tour.

To prepare for your visit or to ask any questions, please contact us directly: [email protected].

Private events

Professional or private receptions

The magnificent settings of L’Aventure du Sucre (museum and restaurant Le Fangourin) and the Domaine de la Villebague, the island’s oldest colonial house (1759), offer exceptional, unique and flexible spaces with beautiful views that are sure to make your event (weddings, anniversaries, gala dinners, company parties, etc.) unforgettable.

Our team puts its expertise and long experience at your service, offering tailor-made services (catering, logistics…) to ensure your every wish is fulfilled.

Leave a lasting impression on your guests with an authentic, personalised gourmet souvenir chosen from the selection of gifts in our Village Boutik.

Meetings, trainings or workshops

Our spaces are available for hire:

  • Restaurant Le Fangourin: a room equipped with air-conditioning and a projection screen can accommodate up to 20 people.
  • Domaine de La Villebague: a room equipped with air-conditioning, projector and a projection screen can host a maximum of 20 people.

We also offer catering:

  • Full meals or light snacks to suit your individual requirements: breakfast, coffee breaks, cocktail hours, lunch or dinner, all prepared and served by our team at Le Fangourin.
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Requesting a reservation

Do you wish to organise your wedding reception, a cocktail party, an evening event or a corporate function? L’Aventure du Sucre is the perfect place.

Contact us for a tailored quote on [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

General rates: Adult — 1,200 rupees; Child (6–13) — 600 rupees; Youth (13–18) — 600 rupees; Student (18–25, with valid student card) — 600 rupees. Children under 6 enter free. A 10% family discount applies for families with children. The audio guide, the children’s games trail (6–13), the toddler trail for under-6s and tasting workshops at Le Village Boutik are included.
Yes. To promote access to culture for local residents, discounted rates are available for Mauritians and residents (with valid ID or residence permit): Adult — 600 rupees; Child (6–13) — 300 rupees; Youth (13–18) — 300 rupees; Student (18–25) — 300 rupees; Senior (60+) — 325 rupees. MCB Rupys card holders receive an additional 25% discount.
Free admission is granted to children under 6 years old, ICOM members (with a valid membership card showing the current year sticker), journalists (with a valid national or international press card), and local teachers (upon presentation of a valid ID card and following the prior procedure: submission by the institution of the list of teachers, including each teacher’s full name, subject taught, and grade level).
An online ticketing system will be available soon. In the meantime, tickets can be purchased directly at the museum reception upon arrival.
No, tickets are non-refundable. The ticket is valid only for the day of purchase.
The museum accepts bank cards, cash (Mauritian rupees, euros, US dollars), and payment via the Mauritian Juice MCB mobile app.
Yes, special rates are available for Mauritians and residents only for: school groups, associations, and groups of 15 people or more. Prior booking is recommended. Contact: [email protected] or +230 243 7900.
Yes, you can request an invoice at the time of ticket purchase at the museum reception.
The museum is open Monday to Saturday (public holidays included), from 10am to 4pm. The last entry is recommended at 3pm and the ticket office closes at 3:15pm. The restaurant Le Fangourin is open from 9am to 4:30pm. The Village Boutik is open from 9am to 5pm.
No, the museum, restaurant, and boutique are closed on Sundays. They are open Monday to Saturday, including public holidays.
The museum, Village Boutik, and Le Fangourin restaurant are exceptionally closed from 24 to 26 December (inclusive) and from 31 December to 2 January (inclusive).
L’Aventure du Sucre is located in Beau Plan, 21001 Pamplemousses, in the north of Mauritius. It neighbours the famous Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and is about 15 km from Port Louis and Grand Baie.
From the M2 motorway, take the exit at the Pamplemousses roundabout (coming from Grand Baie or Port Louis). A large, secure car park is available at the entrance of the museum.
You can easily reach L’Aventure du Sucre by bus. From the main bus routes in the area, get off at the Beau Plan or Mahogany Shopping Promenade stop. The museum is just a few minutes’ walk from the shopping centre.
Yes, a large secure car park is available at the entrance to the museum, free of charge.
Absolutely! L’Aventure du Sucre is located right next to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (Pamplemousses Garden). The two sites make a perfect half-day outing: allow about 1 hour for the garden and 1.5 hours for the museum, followed by lunch at Le Fangourin restaurant.
Yes, special rates are available for local school groups attending educational outings. The museum’s interactive exhibits, educational guides with riddles and activities, and 10 thematic areas covering history, science, and sustainable development make it an ideal destination for students of all levels. Contact: [email protected] or +230 243 7900.
The museum provides downloadable educational resources on the website: a children’s guide with riddles, or a toddler trail. Teachers can contact the administration team to discuss tailored programmes for their curriculum.
Students can explore Mauritian history (colonisation, abolition of slavery, indentured labourers, independence), Mauritian cultural identity, botany and agriculture (sugarcane cultivation), industrial processes (sugar production, rum distillation, green electricity from bagasse…), sustainable development (circular economy of the sugarcane sector, green practice within the sugarcane cultivation and processing…).
Yes, most of the museum site is equipped to welcome visitors with reduced mobility. A wheelchair is available on request at the reception.
Yes, the free audio guide app allows visually impaired visitors to fully appreciate the museum trail with detailed audio descriptions available in 9 languages.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available. At the museum reception, connect to the L’Aventure du Sucre network — the password is displayed at the entrance. This also allows you to download the audio guide app on-site. At the restaurant, Wi-Fi is available via an open and secured hotspot with no password required.
No, pets are not permitted inside the museum, except for guide dogs for visually impaired visitors.
Yes, Le Fangourin can be privatised for night receptions, weddings, cocktails, dinners, lunches, private parties, meetings, and more. Several unique venues are available. Contact: [email protected] or +230 243 7900.
Three main venues are available: The Fangourin restaurant for large-scale events, a space in the museum for medium-sized functions, the restaurant’s air-conditioned room ideal for meetings and daytime events for up to 20 guests.
Full catering is available: meals, light snacks, breakfasts, coffee breaks, and cocktail hours. All catering is tailor-made to individual requirements and budget.
Yes, photo shoots in the gardens are possible. Contact [email protected] or +230 243 7900 for more information and arrangements.
Send an email to [email protected] to be added to the mailing list. You will then receive a registration link for each cinema evening or cultural event.
Yes, L’Aventure du Sucre offers a free official app called ‘Aventure du Sucre’, available on the App Store and Play Store. We recommend downloading it before your visit and bringing your earphones or headphones for the best experience.
The audio guide is available in 9 languages: Mauritian Creole, French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic.
Yes, the audio guide app is 100% free. It is included with your museum visit — simply download the app and enjoy the immersive audio experience at your own pace.
The app provides a detailed exploration of the main museum themes, plus information about the tasting of natural brown sugars and New Grove rums. It serves as a comprehensive companion for your self-guided visit.

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