The Tea Route

Awaken your five senses as you discover the making of teas, rum, vanilla, essential oils - and as you stroll down the exotic gardens of the Bois Cheri tea plantation. You will visit the "Domaine des Aubineaux" and its gardens. Domaine des Aubineaux is a colonial house built in 1872, which has been converted into a museum dedicated to the history of Mauritian Tea. Following the visit to the garden you will have a short break in the famous Tea room and enjoy the delicious local tea. The tour will continue with a visit to Bois Chéri which is the second stop in the Mauritian Tea Route tour. The Bois Chéri is the first and biggest tea producer in Mauritius, operating since 1892.

After a guided tour of the factory, you will discover the history of tea while visiting the tea production museum. You will then continue you tour to the third stop of the Tea Route - the Saint Aubin house. Built in 1819, this colonial house has been converted into a restaurant where lunch will be served.