Pamplemousses Botanical Garden

The Pamplemousses Botanical Garden in Mauritius is a dream destination for many scientists throughout the world since it has such a diverse collection of tropical species, many of which are only found in Mauritius. Herbal medicines and 85 various types of palm trees, including one that only blooms every forty to sixty years, may be found here.

The Garden covers an area of 33 Hectares. The Garden is one of the southern hemisphere's oldest Botanic Gardens. The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden dates back to the French period. And the garden was built in 1736 by the French governor, Mahé de Labourdonnais. In 1767, Pierre Poivre, the French Intendent, imported vegetables, fruits, and flowers from all over the world. Some of the most highly desired plants at the time were nutmegs (Myristica fragans) and cloves (Syzichium aromaticum) from the Malaccas. These species can still be found at the Garden's Spice Corner.

• Location: Royal Road, Pamplemousses
• Open every day