Eureka House (Maison Eureka)

In 1986, the Eureka House was renovated and presented as a museum to the public. A broad, shaded veranda surrounds the home, which is mostly made of wood. The expansive grounds feature a strange combination of native Mauritian plant life, such as mango trees and palm trees, as well as a waterfall and an English-style garden. Music, art, old maps, Chinese and Indian kitchenware, and strange contraptions like a colonial-era shower are all included at the museum. You will be given a tour of the house as well as its lovely gardens.

The Eureka house is much more than a house and museum; it has evolved into a destination for young and elderly nature enthusiasts alike, with kilometers of hiking trails. Many little waterfalls, indigenous flora, luxuriant vegetation, and uncommon specimens surround the residence. The visitor enters a peaceful and tranquil environment. Nowadays, the Euréka grounds are home to a variety of palm trees, mango trees, and a massive Damaras (Agathis robusta), which is one of Mauritius' most stunning trees. During your guided tour of the gardens, you'll see four beautiful little waterfalls. Water lilies, also known as 'Jacinthe d'eau' or 'bredes songes,' grow naturally along riverbanks.

The'scampi, madame Céré' (name derived from the governor's wife), tilapias, carp, and eels, which may be found in considerable quantities, are all located under the water's surface. The azaleas and camellias, as well as the indigenous ochna from South Africa, may be found farther into the garden. Bois pipe, Bois colophane Bâtard, Bois puant, Bois de Clou, Bois de Pomme, Bois de Fer, Liane à gratter, Mapou, Bois de Rivière, Bois puant, Bois de Clou, Bois de Pomme, Bois de Merle, Bois chenille, Ébénier, Takamaka, etc are some of the endemic plants discovered.

Location: Central Plateau, Mauritius