L'Aventure du Sucre
About This Museum
Tucked away in the lush Pamplemousses district, L'Aventure du Sucre isn't your typical museum; it's a living, breathing monument to the crop that built modern Mauritius. Housed within the cavernous, weather-beaten walls of a former Beau Plan sugar factory, the air itself feels thick with stories of sweat, steam, and sweetness. You don't just learn about sugar here—you walk through the very spaces where it was once processed, with massive, rusting machinery standing as silent witnesses to a bygone industrial era. It’s an immersive journey that connects the island's colonial past directly to its present-day identity.
Collection Highlights
The story unfolds through antique copper boiling pans and wooden ox-carts used for harvest, but the real stars are the interactive displays explaining the complex alchemy of turning cane into crystals. Don't miss the chance to taste over fifteen varieties of unrefined sugar, from the rich 'Cassonade' to floral specials—a surprisingly delicious education.
Visitor Information
Your visit absolutely must end at their rum bar for a complimentary tasting; it’s the perfect capstone. The on-site restaurant is also a delight, serving up local dishes where sugar cane influences even the savoury flavours.
Architecture & Building
The building is pure industrial heritage—a sprawling complex of corrugated iron roofs, exposed brickwork, and soaring steel structures that once housed roaring machinery.
Contact & Location
Address: Pamplemousses, Pamplemousses VCA, Pamplemousses, 21013, Mauritius / Maurice
Phone: +230 243 7900
Website: Visit Website
