Château de Labourdonnais (Visit & Tour)

Visit & Tour of Château de Labourdonnais - Inclusions

• Entrance fees
• Visit of the "Château"
• Visit the gardens, orchards & animal farm
• Free tasting: 2 juices, 4 fruit jellies, jam & 5 rums (Prestige range excluded)
• Opportunity to buy authentic and local products at the boutique

Optional:

• Guided exploration of the Underground Museum 
• Guided tour of the animal farm
• Lunch at La Table du Château (Veg/ Non Veg)

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Visit & Tour of Château de Labourdonnais

This visit and tour of Château de Labourdonnais is a ballad back in history. With a visit to the Château, its gardens and orchards, this package guarantees a beautiful moment of quietness with a touch of history. 

The visit does not stop inside the Château de Labourdonnais. You are invited to discover the sublime estate housing the Mauritian colonial building; a magical place cut off from the world, where history, nature, gastronomy and Mauritian know-how come together. To make it all even sweeter, you will have the opportunity to taste some fruit jellies and rum made at the estate.

That’s not all! Optionally, you can explore the Underground Museum, a hidden gem that reveals the estate's agricultural roots, showcasing an ancient passageway once housing the factory's furnace. You’ll also have the opportunity to make some new friends at the animal farm, where encounters with rabbits, tortoises, chickens, goats, and more await amidst picturesque surroundings.

Rest assured, a knowledgeable guide will accompany you throughout your journey at Domaine de Labourdonnais when booking extended visits to the Underground Museum & Animal Farm.

Tour of the Château de Labourdonnais

Built in 1856 and inhabited by a Mauritian family for over 150 years, the Château de Labourdonnais invites visitors to discover the 19th-century art of living in Mauritius. Intendance trees (Ficus Retusa) stand on the sides of the path leading up to the Château de Labourdonnais, where an exciting historical and cultural visit awaits.

Let the French flair of the place transport you through time as you walk through the rooms and halls of the Chateau. Some elements of the building have been restored and every element is an ode to the French colonisation era of the island.

Visit of the Château de Labourdonnais Gardens, Orchards and Fruit Jellies Tasting

After visiting the château, you can stroll through the lush gardens and old orchards where large fairways invite you for a promenade, displaying the horticultural wealth of the region.

As part of the tour of the gardens, you will get to see hundred-year-old mango trees, spice trees such as nutmeg and clove, as well as several exotic fruit trees such as the pomme jacot, the sapote, the jamalac and the Kythira plum. Keep an eye out for the giant Aldabra tortoises grazing peacefully!

Furthermore, the large orchards (used for fruit cultivation such as papayas, mangoes, guavas or passion fruit) are used in the Labourdonnais product range without the use of any colourings or artificial flavours. Your visit includes a tasting session of the fruit jellies & jams made at the estate. A sweet moment you would want to last longer.

The Distillery and Rum Tasting

In an attempt to diversify its sugarcane production activity, Domaine de Labourdonnais created La Rhumerie des Mascareignes in 2006, which was later renamed La Distillerie de Labourdonnais. This distillery combines unique know-how and quality rums to produce original recipes for tastefully authentic rums.

You are welcome to discover the world-famous ranges of rums, which were proudly awarded ten medals over the years by various programmes praising the quality of liquors. The ranges of rums are appreciated for their finesse and conservation methods.

The distillery produces the following ranges of rum:

• Classic range - Comprises different white and amber rums, offering different aromas and flavours for rum enthusiasts’ greatest pleasure.
• Fusion range - A selection of refined rums made from fruits and spices harvested on Domaine de Labourdonnais. The mix results from a natural maceration of fruits and spices from their orchards, which are then fermented for up to three months before being filtered and bottled.

           The flavours available are: vanilla, species, ginger, coffee-vanilla, calamondin and lemongrass.

• Prestige range - The rum cellar holds several types of barrels and the rums are aged in old Cognac, Bourbon, Port or American Whisky barrels, as well as new Sauternes and French oak casks. These ageing processes enhance the different rums, giving them their exceptional aromas.

You may also visit:

• The Boutique - La Boutique du Château offers many typically Mauritian souvenirs and gifts, as well as Domaine de Labourdonnais products, local craftsmen’s confections, clothes and decorative objects.
• La Table du Château - a unique refined cuisine inspired by the fruits and vegetables from the Labourdonnais’ orchards in a contemporary setting which offers a culinary experience that leads to the discovery of Mauritian flavours. 
• La Terrasse: La Terrasse is a warm café with a convivial atmosphere. It offers a simple and tasty cuisine, comprising typical Mauritian dishes and other more European options like salads, sandwiches, paninis, toasties, quiches and pasta. Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon coffee breaks, La Terrasse is a peaceful place full of charm.
• La Corbeille: La Corbeille is a delicatessen offering a variety of local products, including those made by Les Vergers de Labourdonnais and La Distillerie de Labourdonnais – jams, fruit pastes and juices, rums as well as a selection of imported products. La Corbeille also offers fruits & vegetables, ensuring it sells only the greatest quality products.

Optional Lunch at La Table du Château - Menu

Enhance your visit with an optional culinary experience at La Table du Château. 

• A knowledgeable guide will accompany you throughout the whole journey when booking the extended visits to the Underground Museum & Animal Farm.
• La Boutique, La Corbeille, and the 2 restaurants are subject to an extra cost, payable onsite.
• The Classic Tasting includes 2 juices, 4 fruit jellies, jam & 5 rums (Prestige range excluded)
• Château ground floor is accessible to wheelchairs with the help of staff. Virtual visit to the 1st floor is possible from the ground floor.
• The Underground Museum is not accessible to wheelchairs.
• The Visit to the Underground Museum (optional) cannot be done if it rains.
• The Château de Labourdonnais is also available for events and private functions (receptions, weddings, cocktails…). Contact us for more info.

Note:

• Guests must leave their backpack & drink bottles at the entrance.
• No flash is allowed while taking pictures.
• Guests are not allowed to touch anything in the Château.
• No alcohol included in the children’s tasting.