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L’Aventure du Sucre has been committed to the promotion of ecologically responsible tourism since it opened in 2002. Through our actions and the very nature of our activities – from the museum to the Village Boutik, via the restaurant Le Fangourin – our historic site promotes Mauritian culture, supports the local economy, and reinforces its commitment to responsible practices year upon year. Our team has embraced this ethos and is trained to implement this approach on a day-to-day basis. Join us in making a positive impact for our island and its inhabitants!

Our three pledges of engagement:

#1. Preserving a living heritage

L’Aventure du Sucre preserves an architectural, industrial, and natural heritage that has been linked to human activity for five centuries. The museum pays homage to those who established a multifaceted culture in this region, recognising the value of its precious sugarcane and ensuring the sector has evolved at the forefront of the agro-technological and energy transitions. The site is also committed to raising public awareness of sustainable development through temporary exhibitions and workshops. At last, more than 300 Mauritian and regional products are offered as souvenir gifts at the Village Boutik, giving visitors the opportunity to support local producers and perpetuate their know-how.

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#2. Sharing our culinary and gastronomic heritage

Gastronomy is an integral part of Mauritian heritage and is celebrated at L’Aventure du Sucre. Our Village Boutik offers tastings of some thirty local gourmet products that form part of the island’s identity. Continuing the sensory experience, the team at restaurant Le Fangourin offers healthy and delicious Mauritian cuisine, 100% home-made, with dishes that look just as good as they taste. Short supply chains, our organic vegetable garden, and the recycling of our food waste underpin our commitment to a sustainable reduction of our environmental impact.

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#3. Making culture accessible and encouraging artistic expression

Our mission is to make culture accessible to as many people as possible. Initiatives are designed to include those for whom culture is difficult to access for economic, social or disability reasons. L’Aventure du Sucre is also committed to offering spaces that promote meeting, sharing and self-expression, and to supporting Mauritian artists – key players in a vibrant and dynamic culture. Events such as workshops, concerts, festivals, film screenings, exhibitions, and debates are offered regularly.

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Exploring the museum

L’Aventure du Sucre is a former sugar factory that has been carefully restored following its closure in 1999, after 200 years in operation. This heritage site is a trailblazer for cultural tourism in Mauritius; the eco-museum offers a 5,000 m² educational trail and ten themed interactive areas that invite visitors to discover the history of an island shaped by sugar and the secrets of sugarcane. This exceptional plant provides the raw material for sugar production, as well as numerous direct or indirect by-products, including rum, bagasse for electricity, and natural fertilisers.

With more than 100,000 visitors a year, L’Aventure du Sucre ranks among the unmissable attractions on the island.

  • Accessible to all
  • Guided tours
  • Audioguide in 9 languages
  • Trails for children and toddlers
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Cane cutting and mixology experience

Our heritage site is referenced in international travel guides such as Lonely Planet.

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Mauritius’ history comes to life before your eyes

Before your visit even begins, a soundscape that evokes jungle life and the murmuring of the sea draws you towards a mysterious entrance… Beyond, a huge factory, with superbly preserved old machinery: gigantic cane crushing mills, evaporators resembling giant pipe organs, a 20th century boiler with a huge exhaust vent in which you can hear the echo of your own voice, or an 19th century steam engine rising imposingly from the ground. An authentic cast iron barge floats at the quayside, and a 1922 locomotive, ready to transport a load of cane, suddenly starts whistling… embark on a journey that will take you to the heart of Mauritius!

L’Aventure du Sucre, c’est la fabuleuse saga de femmes et d’hommes venus de différents continents, qui ont construit le pays par un dur labeur et ont fait de Maurice ce qu’elle est aujourd’hui : une île harmonieuse, souriante, multiculturelle. L’occasion de découvrir l’ingénierie d’un peuple qui a su valoriser ses précieuses cannes à sucre et faire évoluer un secteur cannier aux avant-postes des progrès agro-technologiques et de la transition énergétique… Dans ce lieu chargé d’histoire, l’émotion est palpable grâce à une mise en scène moderne et didactique.

Mauritius’ history comes to life before your eyes

Before your visit even begins, a soundscape that evokes jungle life and the murmuring of the sea draws you towards a mysterious entrance… Beyond, a huge factory, with superbly preserved old machinery: gigantic cane crushing mills, evaporators resembling giant pipe organs, a 20th century boiler with a huge exhaust vent in which you can hear the echo of your own voice, or an 19th century steam engine rising imposingly from the ground. An authentic cast iron barge floats at the quayside, and a 1922 locomotive, ready to transport a load of cane, suddenly starts whistling… embark on a journey that will take you to the heart of Mauritius!

L’Aventure du Sucre explores the extraordinary saga of the men and women from different continents who built a country through hard work and made Mauritius what it is today: a harmonious, smiling, multicultural island. Discover the ingenuity of a people who knew how to make the most of their precious sugarcane – and how to develop a sugar industry at the forefront of ago-technological progress and the energy transition… A modern pedagogical approach ensures that the atmosphere of this place full of history is palpable.

The guided tour

There is so much to see and learn at L’Aventure du Sucre! Listen carefully: our expert guides will tell you the island’s history and the secrets of the emblematic sugarcane. This guided tour offers a chance to share and discover the soul of our country…

Temporary exhibitions

L’Aventure du Sucre regularly offers temporary exhibitions on themes linked to the sustainability, the history of the island and its culture; whilst bringing to light the creativity of Mauritian artists. These exhibitions always combine educational notions and art.

Cane cutting experience

Get your billhooks! Every Wednesday at 10:30 am (public holidays excepted), head to the fields to meet our cane cutters for a captivating and moving experience centred around a trade central to the history of Mauritius. After cutting your canes, you will be shown how to press the tenacious stem “that bends and does not break” and taste the nectar. An unusual and authentic experience.

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The Village Boutik

Local product tastings

Your visit to the L’Aventure du Sucre museum ends in style at the Village Boutik with a tasting that explores thirty gourmet Mauritian products key to the island’s identity: eleven exceptional unrefined sugars with natural vanilla, honey, or liquorice aromas, fifteen 5-star rums from the oldest distillery on the island – New Grove House – with distinctively round and smooth flavours, tropical jams and honeys, vanilla…

These products are the purest expression of the Mauritian land and are available for purchase at the Village Boutik. Discover them at L’Aventure du Sucre and pack your favourites in your suitcases to be enjoyed year-round!

Our partner artisans

In addition to sugar and rum, the Village Boutik stocks a wide range of gourmet gifts (tropical jams and honeys, coconut delights, peanut brittle, vanilla, etc.), and handcrafted souvenirs (artworks by local artists, fashion accessories, natural cosmetics, home fragrances, tableware, etc.). 99% of the products sold at the Village Boutik are locally produced while the remaining 1% comes from the Mascarenes. L’Aventure du Sucre is proud of the ecosystem it has created, including companies, craftsmen, artists and associations; every visitor has the opportunity to support Mauritians, preserving local expertise, jobs, and the culture of our island.

Personalised gifts

Make a lasting impression on your guests or colleagues and partners by offering them an original and genuine present. A great idea for a training course but also for a birthday, a thank you present, a wedding present or any other special occasion!

Created with our artisan partners, our selection of presents reflects L’Aventure du Sucre: original, thoughtful, and delicious! These associations of local products are presented in elegant customizable gift boxes.

Have a look at our gift catalogue and contact us on [email protected] to order your personalised gifts. Our dedicated team will work within your budget and your wishes.

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Le Fangourin restaurant

After visiting the museum, you are warmly invited to continue your immersion in Mauritian gastronomy with lunch or refreshments at Le Fangourin. The restaurant and tearoom – named for the first juice pressed from the sugarcane – offers an enchanting and peaceful tropical setting, with a breathtaking view of the Pieter Both mountains. The kitchen team offers a healthy, flavourful menu, inspired by fresh Mauritian products and the classics of Creole and French cuisine.

Under its veranda, taste delicately flavoured preparations. A delicious interlude crowned by a sophisticated selection of home-made desserts which use whole cane sugars as a base: the fabulous dark chocolate fondant with molasses sugar, and the delicious crème brûlée enlivened with fresh vanilla pod.

The dishes, as beautiful to look at as they are to eat, can boast of being prepared 100% on-site. The emphasis is on local ingredients, some of which come directly from the site’s organic vegetable garden: papaya, lettuce, rocket, leek, saffron, ginger, lemongrass, ayapana, pink berries, mint, chives, basil, and other herbs. Visitors are also encouraged to try the flavourful vegetarian dishes made from unusual local vegetables such as jackfruit, also known as vegan meat. A family address, with children’s menus at very reasonable prices.

Quench your thirst with one of Le Fangourin’s signature drinks – iced lemongrass from the garden, perhaps, or a cocktail made with tropical fruit and 5-star rums.

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They recommend the experience!

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Frequently Asked Questions

L’Aventure du Sucre is an interactive eco-museum housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century sugar factory at Beau Plan, Pamplemousses, in northern Mauritius. It offers a spectacular immersion into the world of sugarcane — the plant that shaped the island’s history, people, and landscapes — through 10 thematic areas spanning 5,000 m². The visit combines heritage, interactive exhibits, premium sugars and rums tastings, and gastronomy.
Your ticket includes the full self-guided museum trail (10 thematic areas), the current temporary exhibition, the audio guide app (free, available in 9 languages), a children’s games trail or toddler trail (depending on age), and guided tastings at the Village Boutik of over 30 local products including 12 unrefined Mauritian sugars, 15 five-star New Grove rums, tropical jams, exotic honeys, and vanilla.
The museum can be explored in 45 minutes for a quick overview, or up to 3 hours for a detailed visit. A guided tour or audio guide visit takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on average. We recommend allowing at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fully enjoy the museum, tastings, and boutique.
The museum features 10 interactive thematic areas across 5,000 m², covering the history of Mauritius as shaped by sugar: from the arrival of the first settlers and sugarcane cultivation to the abolition of slavery, engagisme (indentured labour), the sugar-making process, rum distillation, and the modern circular economy of sugarcane.
Yes, you can enter and exit the museum freely throughout the day with the same ticket. Simply keep your ticket to present it at each entry. You can take a break, for example to have lunch at Le Fangourin, and then resume your visit afterwards.
Yes, L’Aventure du Sucre is widely regarded as an unmissable cultural experience in Mauritius, ideal at the start of your stay to understand the island’s history and heritage. The museum has received the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025 and is featured in Lonely Planet Guide du Routard, Le Petit Fûté and other major travel guides.
Both options are available. The standard visit is self-guided, supported by a free audio guide app. Interactive guided tours led by expert guides are also offered at scheduled times for an additional fee of 300 rupees per person (from age 15). The guided tour lasts approximately 1h15.
Every Wednesday at 10:30am (public holidays excepted), you can head to the sugarcane fields to meet our cane cutters for a captivating and moving exchange about a craft that is part of the country’s history. After cutting your own canes, you press the juice and taste the fresh nectar. A unique and authentic experience! Cost: 600 rupees per person (adult or child). Minimum 10 participants required.
Guided tours are offered at: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday — 10:30am and 2pm; Wednesday — 2pm only (the morning slot is dedicated to the cane cutting experience). Guided tours are not available on public holidays. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Cost: 300 rupees per person (from age 15), in addition to museum entry.
Yes, places are limited. It is strongly recommended to book in advance by contacting: [email protected] or by phone at +230 243 7900.
Yes, L’Aventure du Sucre regularly hosts temporary exhibitions on themes linked to sustainability, Mauritian culture and art. Access to the temporary exhibition is included in your general admission ticket.
L’Aventure du Sucre offers a rich year-round programme: free cinema screenings (in partnership with the Institut Français de Maurice and Beau Plan), themed talks, temporary art exhibitions by Mauritian artists, acoustic concerts, artistic workshops, and festivals. To stay informed, follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the monthly newsletter on https://aventuredusucre.com.
Children aged 6 to 13 receive a free games trail booklet. This educational guide leads them through the museum with riddles and puzzles to solve along the way, earning the rank of ‘Grand Explorer’. It also includes a glossary, fun activities, gourmet recipes, and original experiments to try at home. A gift is awarded if they discover the mystery words!
Yes! Children aged 2 to 6 have their own toddler trail, specially designed to let them wander through the museum while having fun. The trail is free of charge. Children under 6 also enjoy free admission.
Yes, pushchairs are welcome everywhere on the museum site. The facilities allow you to circulate comfortably throughout most of the premises.
Absolutely! With 5,000 m² of covered indoor exhibition space, interactive displays, tastings at the Village Boutik, and the Le Fangourin restaurant, L’Aventure du Sucre is the perfect indoor activity for rainy days in northern Mauritius. Parking is available right at the entrance.
The 10% family discount applies to non resident families visiting with children. It is applied at the ticket office upon purchase. No prior reservation is needed to benefit from this rate.
Your ticket includes guided tastings at the Village Boutik of over 30 gourmet products: 12 varieties of natural unrefined Mauritian whole sugars with flavours ranging from vanilla, coffee, chocolate and to liquorice, 15 five-star rums from the New Grove house (the island’s oldest distillery, internationally awarded), as well as tropical jams, exotic honeys, and vanilla paste.
Yes, the full tasting experience at the Village Boutik is included in your museum admission ticket at no extra charge.
You can taste 12 varieties of natural unrefined whole sugars, each with a unique flavour and texture. Mauritius is the world’s leading exporter of gourmet sugars. L’Aventure du Sucre is the only site on the island offering such a complete diverse tasting experience.
The Village Boutik offers a guided tasting of 15 five-star rums from the New Grove house, the oldest distillery on the island. These rums have been awarded numerous international medals. The tasting is supervised and guided by staff who explain the provenance, ageing process, and flavour profiles.
Yes, all tasted products (sugars, rums, jams, honeys, vanilla) and many more are available for purchase at the Village Boutik. Custom gift sets can also be arranged by contacting [email protected] or +230 243 7900.
The Village Boutik is the gourmet highlight at the end of the museum trail. It features two exclusive guided tasting workshops — 12 unrefined Mauritian sugars and 15 five-star New Grove rums — plus a curated boutique of local products: tropical jams, exotic honeys, vanilla, coconut rocks, peanut nougat, artisan creations, natural cosmetics, tableware, and more. 99% of products sold are locally made and 1% is regional.
Yes, the Village Boutik is accessible independently without a museum ticket. You can come to browse and purchase local products directly.
The Village Boutik is open Monday to Saturday (public holidays included), from 9am to 5pm.
Products are currently only available for purchase on-site. However, customisable gift sets can be ordered remotely — browse the catalogue and contact the team at [email protected] or +230 243 7900 to arrange your personalised order.
Yes, 99% of products sold at the Village Boutik are locally made in Mauritius, and 1% is regional. L’Aventure du Sucre is proud of the ecosystem created with local businesses, artisans, artists, and associations, giving visitors the opportunity to support Mauritian craftsmanship and local employment.
Yes, gift vouchers are available: museum entry (individual, duo, or family package), Village Boutik purchase vouchers, or a lunch at Le Fangourin restaurant. Options can be combined and customised to suit your budget. Contact: [email protected] or +230 243 7900.
Le Fangourin serves refined Mauritian cuisine, 100% home-made by an all-Mauritian team. The menu celebrates local terroir with dishes prepared from fresh, healthy, locally-sourced ingredients, many grown in the estate’s own organic garden. Signature dishes include smoked marlin, tuna, rougaille sausages, venison, veggie lasagna, tarte au sucre Muscovado and dark chocolate fondant with molasses. Children’s menus at affordable prices are also available.
Le Fangourin is open Monday to Saturday (public holidays included), from 9am to 4:30pm.
It is strongly recommended to book in advance, especially during peak tourist season. Reservations can be made by phone at +230 243 7900 or by email at [email protected].
Yes, the restaurant is accessible independently — you do not need a museum ticket to dine at Le Fangourin.
Yes, Le Fangourin offers flavourful vegetarian dishes made from local and unusual vegetables such as jackfruit (also known as ‘vegan meat’).
Yes, the full menu (including allergen information) can be viewed online on the restaurant’s page on the L’Aventure du Sucre website.
Yes, a dedicated picnic area is available in the gardens of the site for visitors who prefer to bring their own food. Sandwich options are also available for those who wish to enjoy a picnic on-site.
Le Fangourin applies the 5R principles (Refuse, Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Return to the earth): local sourcing with Made in Moris-labelled suppliers, careful portioning to reduce waste, cooking oil recycling, transforming peelings and food scraps into homemade stocks and sauces, selective waste sorting and food waste composting, vegetarian options, and a zero-plastic commitment (no plastic straws, returnable glass bottles, complimentary filtered water).
L’Aventure du Sucre is the first cultural site in Mauritius to hold both the Made in Moris and Blue Oasis labels, recognising its commitment to local production, responsible tourism, and environmental sustainability.
L’Aventure du Sucre’s sustainability charter is built on three pledges: (1) Preserving heritage — protecting the architectural, industrial, and natural heritage linked to the island’s history; (2) Sharing culinary and gastronomic heritage — celebrating Mauritian gastronomy through the Village Boutik and Le Fangourin; (3) Supporting art and culture — making culture accessible through exhibitions, artistic workshops, and community programmes.
The full sustainability charter and commitment statement are available as downloadable PDFs on the museum’s website, accessible from the sustainability section. A printed version is also available at the museum reception.

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