Mauritius Pamplemousses Isle MauritiusL'Aventure du Sucre

L'Aventure du Sucre

B18, Pamplemousses 21001, Mauritius

4.4(2K)

Open until 4:00 PM

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+230 243 7900

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aventuredusucre.com

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Kanchana MenonKanchana Menon

There are a couple of reasons why we absolutely loved our visit to L'Aventure du Sucre. 1. The history: Despite its name, L'Aventure du Sucre is not just about sugar. It tells the story of Mauritius; its people; and the struggles, losses and victories that shaped the country. As we walk down the corridors reading the display boards, and listening to the audio clippings in the mobile app, we understood that this is because the history of sugarcane is inextricably tied to the history of the nation, and vice versa. Certain sections of the museum moved us terribly, especially those about the slavery and the indenture system… The quotes and excerpts detailing life during the times were especially powerful. The meticulous research that went into creating this museum is evident. Needless to say, all details of sugar production are also extensively covered here – everything from sugarcane farming (the soils favourable for cultivation, tools used, different cultivars, etc.) to the process of extracting sugar from the cane (history of machines, and industrial processes included), types of sugar, and even, how sugar used to be stored, exported and showcased in affluent homes during its glory days! The museum also has a small section about rum – another product of the sugarcane industry. 2. The presentation: This museum is built to educate, and it is a fine example on how to make learning easy and fun. With interactive elements, cartoons, videos and life-size models displayed at every turn, it is a treat for anyone who is even remotely interested in teaching, learning or research. 3. The people: The museum is built to give a deeply personal experience without the need for a guide or any other intermediary. But with its sugar and rum tasting rooms and souvenir shop, the “Village Boutique” (that we walk into right after the museum) offer just the opposite! It is a hive of vibrant and cheerful folk who obviously love their jobs. We loved sampling the mellow and delicious rums (made from molasses, in contrast to the sharper-tasting rums made from sugarcane juice elsewhere in Mauritius), especially the caramel and coffee flavoured ones, the 11 types of sugar and the rich collection of locally-produced jams and honeys. (We could not resist hoarding them for our journey back home!) But what we will treasure forever in our hearts was the interaction with the warm and truly lovely people we met there, Mr Neil and Ms Darshnee. On the day we visited first, we did not get enough time in the museum. We had to rush through the last couple of sections at closing time (trust me, if you want to truly get the most out of this museum experience, 2 hours is not enough; you have to set aside an entire day for it). We just happened to mention it, and Mr Neil generously arranged for us to come again two days later to finish our tour! And when we did come back, they were genuinely happy to see us.😊 Seriously, who extends such kindness to total strangers in today’s world? We can’t thank them enough for making our time in Mauritius that much more bright and beautiful… (P.S. We had yet another beautiful human interaction at the restaurant attached to L'Aventure du Sucre! Details in the review of Le Fangourin.)

Ina XingIna Xing

History wrapped in a Candy Floss like adventure.. Yes!! This is what it feels like once you are inside and see the artistic display of historical facts infront of you. The lights, displays, data and visuals are very absorbing and hugely interesting for those who like me have a soft spot for history. I learnt that there are instruments that were used to monitor/test the colour (Colorimeter) , even the PH (PH meter) and Saccharometer ( testing the level of sugar in a liquid) in those days.. WOW! I was much fascinated!! If you have kids, they are going to enjoy the amphitheatre there that project the history of sugar cane in Mauritius through animated comics. Another plus point is the shop.. You can buy whatever you have tasted, especially those sugars that are not everywhere on the shelves. However, when it comes to public relations and communication, I was terribly disappointed in the quality of service provided. Welcome wasn't warm, rather rhe complete contrary... No guided tour, you are left on your own.. And at some point you just feel lost in the midst of this huge historic plateau. I wish there were more interactive activities there though, where people could experience the cane cutting experience or other processes where they put the sugar cane sticks in the mill or something of the like... But all in all, you need to experience it, especially if you have kids...

Sid SobtiSid Sobti

Unless you are extremely interested specifically in the history of sugar on Mauritius, please do not waste your time or money. As most places do, there is a different price for a foreigner versus Mauritian, more than double. Regardless of price, it's simply boring. I thought I was walking into a working sugar cane factory... It was anything but. It's a children's museum and hardly even that. If you're interested in learning about sugar, the internet is a much better resource. This place is truly, truly a waste of your money and time. If you're interested in rum, this place is also a waste of your time. At the rum tasting, the lady behind the counter could not have been less interested in dealing with us. The samples they provided were a joke and the rum itself was subpar. The Charmarel distillery is by far much more interesting and has a bit more of an upscale atmosphere. I cannot emphasize enough how much of a waste of time and money this garbage museum is... Please, don't waste your money... If I could give this zero stars, I would... This is a major tourist trap.

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5.0

There are a couple of reasons why we absolutely loved our visit to L'Aventure du Sucre. The history: Despite its name, L'Aventure du Sucre is not just about sugar. It tells the story of Mauritius; its people; and the struggles, losses and victories that shaped the country. As we walk down the corridors reading the display boards, and listening to the audio clippings in the mobile app, we understood that this is because the history of sugarcane is inextricably tied to the history of the...

4.0

Highly instructive tour: make sure to download the app at the cashier's counter before entering the museum. The museum has been crafted from an actual sugar factory complete with its old crushers, boilers, condensers, manufacturing platforms and all heavy equipment still in place: impressive indeed! The displays are full of historical details but some artefacts and multimedia booths are way past their shelf-life and need an overhaul due to damage from wear and tear.

The interactive areas...

1.0

From the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out, this place was nothing but frustrating.

Our Mauritian friend called ahead and booked us 2 places for a tour that afternoon, confirming the tour would be in English. Once we arrived, only 2 hours later, we were curtly told (and with not a single apology) that there was no tour in English, it had been cancelled. There was a tour in French running at the same time. But we are welcome to do the self guided tour at 575RP each. The self...

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