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Operating Hours 09:00 - 17:00
Operating Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Duration 1 hrs
Activity Time Flexible
Transportation Offered as Supplement
Comment Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Location
Centre
Operating Hours
09:00 - 17:00
Operating Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Duration
1 hrs
Activity Time
Flexible
Transportation
Offered as Supplement
Comment
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

from 8€

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+230 269 1000
Overview & Highlights
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Eureka House (Maison Eureka) - Overview

Enjoy the guided tour of this magnificent authentic colonial house with its lush gardens and cascading river as a breathtaking background. The visit to the Eureka Mansion and its gardens provides an intriguing glimpse into colonial life. The house is filled with antiques and photos of the period. It also has a magnificent garden surrounded by waterfalls of the Moka River.

This visit is for you who need some time to relax while going down history lane. You will enjoy the tranquility of the place and be charmed by its structure and the serene setting in which the Eureka House quietly sits.

Highlights of this site:

  • A guided tour of an authentic colonial house
  • Stroll through the lush gardens
  • Sit by the 4 waterfalls or just laze around listening to the sound of it
  • Visit the museum which narrates the history of Mauritius
  • Find endemic plants in the gardens
  • Relish a Mauritian lunch at the Eureka House Restaurant (optional)

What's Included
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As part of the visit and tour of the Eureka House you will enjoy:

  • Tour of the Eureka house (Maison Eureka)
  • A stroll in the Eureka gardens
  • View of 4 small wonderful waterfalls
  • Access to the Souvenir Shop where a variety of Mauritian Tea, scented candles, spices are available
  • Optional: Traditional Mauritian lunch at the Eureka House Restaurant
  • Optional: Drinks package to accompany your meal

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

Car Capacities

You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:

Family Car - Up to 4 passengers
6 Seater vehicle - Up to 6 passengers
Minivan - Up to 10 passengers
About the Drivers

All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights.

All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers.


Meeting Point & Times
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Meeting Point:

 

Montagne Moka, Central Region 

Start & End times:
Operating Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Operating Days: Monday to Saturday (Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour

 


Full Description
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Eureka House (Maison Eureka)

The Eureka house was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 1986. The house is constructed largely of wood and surrounded by a long, shady veranda. The extensive grounds consist of a curious mix of natural Mauritian plant life, including mango trees and palms, a waterfall and an English-style garden.

The museum has areas which are dedicated to music, art, antique maps, Chinese and Indian housewares and quirky contraptions like a colonial-era shower. You will have a tour of the house and its beautiful gardens.

The waterfalls and the river banks of Eureka House (Maison Eureka)

The Eureka house is much more than a house and museum, the property has grown into an attraction for both young and old nature lovers offering kilometers of tracks dedicated to footing.

There are many small waterfalls, endemic plants, lush greenery which surrounds the house and rare specimens. The visitor enters a world of peace and calm.

Nowadays one can find at the Euréka grounds different palm trees, mango trees, and a gigantic damaras (agathis robusta) which is one of the most spectacular in Mauritius.

During the guided visit of the gardens, you will come across 4 wonderful small waterfalls. The river banks are the natural habitats for water lilies, 'jacinthe d'eau', 'bredes songes'.

Under the water surface, an intense aquatic life goes on for the 'scampi, madame Céré' (name derived from the wife of the governor Céré), tilapias, carp and eels which can be found in large quantities.

Strolling deeper into the garden, one can find the azaleas and the camellias as well as the endemic ochna from South Africa.

The Eureka House also hosts some rare endemic plants: Bois pipe, Bois colophane Bâtard, Bois en poudre, Makak, Manglier vert, Bois de Rivière, Bois puant, Bois de Clou, Bois de Pomme, Bois de Fer, Liane à gratter, Mapou. Some of the indigenous plants found are: ougères Adiantum Hispidulum, Bois mozambique, Bois sureau, Bois de Chandelle, Bois Bouquet Banané, Bois de Merle, Bois à trois feuilles, Bois chenille, Ébénier, Takamaka.


What to bring/wear
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  • Camera


Food & Beverages
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Lunch at Eureka House

As part of the visit to the Eureka House, we offer you to enjoy a delicious lunch and a unique dining experience at the Eureka House restaurant which specializes in traditional Mauritian cuisine. Lunch will be served under the veranda of Maison Eureka.


Comments & Notes
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Please note that during the festive season, Eureka House will only be open from 26 to 29 December 2023 and will be fully operational from 6 January 2024. (Closed on 23-25, 30 & 31 Dec 2023, and 1-3 Jan 2024.)


Prices
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Option 1: Visit of Eureka House - Adults (As from 11 years) 8 Euros
Option 1: Visit of Eureka House - Children (0-10 Years) Free 
Option 2: Visit + Lunch - Adults (As from 11 years) 35 Euros
Option 2: Visit + Lunch - Children (0-10 Years) 20 Euros 
Drinks Package - Option 1 28 Euros
Drinks Package - Option 2 14 Euros

 


Booking Attributes

Booking Attributes

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When booking for a specific date, you will be asked to enter your preferred date for the activity, as part of the order process. This option will entitle you to reserve your place for this activity on a specific preferred time and date that best suits you, provided that you confirm the availability with one of Mauritius Attractions’ agents firsthand. Please note that in case you order any activity which takes more than 1 day, the preferred date represents the date on which you would like to start the activity.

OR

(Valid for 3 months)

By ordering an Open Voucher you will be able to choose your preferred date for this activity during a later stage (when you already have full knowledge of the schedule for your trip) and not during the order process. This way you benefit maximum flexibility regarding the date of the desired activity. The open voucher can be used to go on this specific activity during a period of 3 months from the date of its purchase. To learn more about the option of an open voucher, please read our Order & Payment Methods page.

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