Chateau de Labourdonnais

Chateau de Labourdonnais, a great Creole palace built in the 1800s and originally owned by Christian Wiehe and his family, has been rebuilt and is now used as a historical tourist destination. The Chateau de Labourdonnais, built completely of teak and featuring a dual-colonnaded gallery, has a clearly neoclassical air to it, while the outside, as well as the interiors of the home, have a very Victorian feel to it. Despite the renovations and updated interiors, the structure still has an ancient air about it. Guided tours of the building begin with stops in various rooms (all of the historic furniture has been preserved) before moving on to the old orchards and beautiful green gardens, where you may stroll amid the well-kept exotic plants and bushes.

Several huge tortoises may be found in the gardens. The trip concludes with a visit to the nearby distillery, where you can learn about agricultural rum's history and various manufacturing processes. You may try the rum at the tasting bar, or you can try the locally produced juices, jams, jellies, and sorbets if you don't want to drink. A boutique and souvenir store are also located at the Chateau de Labourdonnais, where you may purchase locally created handicrafts and items to give to your family and friends.

Location: Pamplemousses, Mauritius