Château de Labourdonnais

Built in 1856, the Château de Labourdonnais was inhabited by a Mauritian family for over 150 years. The beauty of and historical character of this unique colonial monument and historic value as well as that of the superb estate on which it was located. Claude Fauque, a renowned French museologist, and Alexandre Fruh, a famous French scenographer, came up with a new strategy for Domaine de Labourdonnais, thereby positioning the Château as a must-to-visit destination in Mauritius. In 2006, the Château de Labourdonnais underwent major restoration works to be restored to its former glory.

Today, the Domaine de Labourdonnais has become one of the most attractive cultural places to visit in Mauritius. The whole estate, especially the Château, constitutes a real immersion in the 19th-century art of living in Mauritius. Lined on both sides by Intendance trees (Ficus Retusa), the path leading up to the Château invites visitors to discover a magical and cultural place where history, nature, gastronomy and Mauritian know-how come together.

Visitors can explore the gardens and orchards, discovering – in addition to endemic plants – some fifty varieties of century-old mango trees, a selection of spice plants and trees bearing different exotic fruits. The visit to the Château ends at the tasting bar, where visitors can taste the 100% Mauritian products manufactured at Les Vergers de Labourdonnais and La Distillerie de Labourdonnais.

Le Château de Labourdonnais is well known for its:

• Labourdonnais Express: Climb aboard the Labourdonnais Express and enjoy a fresh and entertaining way discovering the Domaine de Labourdonnais. The Express offers a 45-minute guided tour of the estate’s gardens and orchards, complete with a fruit paste and juice tasting session.
• Renting the Château de Labourdonnais for your events: The Château de Labourdonnais’ gardens and restaurant, La Table du Château, can host all kinds of events and receptions: weddings, cocktails, concerts and much more.
• La Table du Château: Mixing tradition and modernity, chef Fabio de Poli offers a creative and innovative menu inspired by old family recipes and made using the fruits and vegetables harvested on the Domaine de Labourdonnais
• La Boutique du Château : 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 Terasse: La Terrasse, located two minutes away from the Château, is a warm café with a convivial atmosphere.
• 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
• The Ernest Wiehe Conference room

Château de Labourdonnais hosted events such as concerts (Carol Lamport, The Clarisse sisters), Charity christmas market, Halloween day, shopping & fun day fair, Mauritius Rum Fest and much more.