Top Things to do in Mauritius
Top Hotels in Mauritius
- 1. Tamassa Resort
- 2. Sunrise Attitude
- 3. Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
- 4. SALT of Palmar
- 5. Constance Belle Mare Plage
- 6. Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort
- 7. LUX Grand Gaube Resort & Villas
- 8. Constance Prince Maurice
- 9. Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa
- 10. Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
The 10 Best Museums in Mauritius, Mauritius
Mauritius is arguably Africa’s wealthiest destination, a tropical paradise with tons to do. Port Louis, the modern capital of this 38-mile by 29-mile island, is a bustling port with a revitalized waterfront and a busy market. But most visitors gravitate toward resort areas such as Mont Choisy, quiet Trou-aux-Biches and the more bustling Flic en Flac, popular with scuba divers. Rivière Noire is ideal for those looking for great deep-sea fishing.
Restaurants in Mauritius
1. Jewish Detainees Museum and Saint Martin Jewish Cemetery
2. Patrick Mavros Atelier
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Patrick Mavros is an African family business, whose unique luxury products and experiences represent a safari of adventure, romance and above all unquestionable quality.
Reviewed By KevinC601 - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
This is such a great studio, the team is friendly, the layout wonderful and just so very many beautiful details to absorb. The converted building has been beautifully restored and made appropriate. Lovely coffee and the most lovely toilet I have seen in ages. So well worth the visit. Thank you Forbes for your gracious hospitality.
3. World of Seashells
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Both a natural and cultural object, the shell has amazed, inspired and intrigued collectors, scientists or artists for centuries. World of Seashells presents 8,000 pieces from the collection of Mr. Le Court de Billot.
4. Arts 28 Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Arts 28 Art Gallery is a quaint space based in Quatre Cocos, close to the tropical beaches of Belle Mare, Mauritius. We showcase a large selection of original modern & contemporary artworks by local Mauritian artist and art studio owner, Mohammad Asraf Sowdayer. Recognised as an up and coming art gallery in Mauritius, Arts 28 welcomes art lovers and tourists from around the world to commission their very own masterpiece to be painted during their stay, or to browse the many different artworks on display to acquire a piece of the lovely isle of Maurice to take back home with them. Our space is perfect for those looking to explore the essence and stunning beauty of Mauritian culture on canvas. Contact us or stop by to explore our collection!
5. L'Aventure du Sucre
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4.5 based on 1,862 reviews
Not far from the Botanical Garden of Pamplemousse, a bougainvillea and coconut trees alley, a pond lined with lush nature ... in this stunning tropical setting stands the massive renovated sugar mill which is one of the most spectacular attraction of the island! The tour begins with sound of the jungle and of the waves of the ocean in the huge factory, with its gigantic machinery decked with a thousand lights : giant screens, movies, a barge floating and the sudden whistle of a railway engine. Experience an interactive and entertaining journey into the heart of Mauritius : its history closely linked to sugarcane, the secrets of sugar processing and the famous co-products of sugarcane (rum, electricity , natural fertilizers ...). Guided tour at no extra charge at 10:30am and 2:30pm from Monday to Thursday and 14:30 on Friday. Gourmet gifts at the boutique and tasty cuisine at the Restaurant le Fangourin or at its train station café that offers delicious homemade takeaways .
Reviewed By GEKristina
In a lush garden you will find the L’Aventure du Sucre , the best museum in Mauritius in my opinion. At l’Aventure du Sucre you get a thorough view on the history of Mauritius, both botanical but also social. It is definitively worth taking the time to read as much of the material as possible. I learnt a lot of interesting facts about how Mauritius came to be the beautiful island we know today, out of a place that was, to say the least, a very hostile place. The history of the different people that built the island is absolutely fascinating, especially nice to see that a whole section is devoted to the slaves that did the hard work. All the material is available in both English and French. The sugar tasting and the gift shop at the end was a nice touch (perfect for buying Rhum and sugar in various forms to bring back home as gifts. Be aware though that you get better prices for Rhum in a normal supermarket...) There is also a restaurant on the premises which I did not try, but it looked very tempting! I recommend this place to any person who is interested in history and plants. Younger kids will find it fascinating to see the big machines that are still being used.
6. Chateau De Labourdonnais
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4.5 based on 821 reviews
At the heart of a magnificent natural estate, Château de Labourdonnais invites you to discover the nineteenth century Mauritian lifestyle. Beautifully restored, this grand mansion, built in 1859, promises a tour full of surprises through the island's history. You will walk along the gardens and orchards and visit an architectural treasure. You will then enjoy a tasting of our onsite products such as Rum, fruit juice, fruit paste and jam.
Reviewed By janicemac44
Beautiful grand mansion on a sugar cane plantation. The house has been fully renovated and there is a must watch video on the renovation and stories from the owners of the house to give you the history and to how the house is now. There are many stories on plaques around the masion from the family too. The gardens and orchard were lovely to walk around and enjoy. The rum bar and tasting was a nice end to the visit with some lovely fruit juice and jellies to enjoy too. The gift shop has some lovely souvenirs of the house and distillery to buy.
7. The Mauritius Glass Gallery
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Glass making is an exciting experience for both children and adults. At the Mauritius Glass Gallery you can experience the transformation of recycled glass into hand-made art pieces by our team of glass blowers.Our Hands-of Fame Museum offers a unique exhibition of 100% recycled glass hand-casts of international and local Celebrities to support of our Charity Foundation, Helping Hands.
Reviewed By indie_marea - Switzerland, null
Last week my mother came to visit me in Mauritius and just before she left to come back in Switzerland I took the opportunity to visit the Mauritius Glass Gallery to buy a gift for my brother: the famous glass of Phoenix, the most famous local beer in Mauritius. The Mauritius Glass gallery is located in Phoenix, a town in the Plaines Wilhems district, the central part of the island. The island is not big so whether you are in the north, south, east or west you will always arrive at the big roundabout of Phoenix and you will immediately realize that you almost arrived because there is always traffic there (I advise you to avoid rush hours because the road is literally BLOCKED). Once you arrive at the roundabout, you will see the huge building of the Phoenix Beverages, at that point follow the road signs to go south (The South / Curepipe) immediately after leaving the roundabout, you should take the second street on your left where you will notice already marked MGG (Mauritius Glass Gallery). At the entrance they will ask you to pay an entrance fee of 100 Rs (about 2.50 euros), which are donated to charities, so as you will not only see something very interesting but you will also do a good deed! The staff is extremely kind and will quickly explain the things you will visit. The main entrance and the entrance of the museum are separated by a wall, which I liked very much and is clearly built from recycled bottles of....Coca Cola! The first thing you will see during the visit is the gallery of molded hands of famous personalities divided into different categories: writers, sportsmen and TV personalities. The room is a little dark but gives the right setting to the whole room, in addition to the many hand molds you will also find several glass creations such as chairs, tables and mobile art. The visit continues in the hall of distorting mirrors. Nothing special, but my mom had a great time in front of the mirrors, I guess if there were a group of kids there they would have stayed in front of every mirror for several hours laughing. Leaving the corridor of mirrors you will find yourself in the atelier where you will see the most interesting part of the museum. Here you will see the glassworkers in action and you will be impressed of how the guys manipulate the glass, it looks so simple as children with the clay but in reality it isn't. At the end of the visit you will find the shop where you can buy the creations of the Mauritius Glass Gallery artists. Not only local souvenirs but also home decoration, plates, glasses, bottles and above all... the famous Phoenix mug ( that costs 395 Rupees that I have been looking to buy since a long long time (you can also have your name engraved on it with additional 50 Rs.) Monday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm Saturday: 8 am to 12 Closed on Sundays and public holidays
8. Curious Corner of Chamarel
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4.5 based on 1,188 reviews
Curious Corner of Chamarel is a house of illusion and mystery sure to awaken your curiosity! Visit the interactive Exhibit Centre, get lost in a maze and experience a world of mind bending fun, browse the many curios in the Puzzles & Things Shop and enjoy the delights on offer (Pyramid Pizzas,Donut Burgers to name a couple)at The C3 Cafe & Bar, set in a beautiful tropical garden.We are located just opposite the iconic Seven Coloured Earths. Last entry at 16h15.
Reviewed By Puckie5
Really great and fun experience. Great optical illusions everywhere. Hepfull staff. You can make really crazy pictures.
9. The Photographic Museum
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
The Photographic Museum was created by Marie-Noëlle and Tristan Bréville since 1966. By doing such an amazing job, the Museum goes beyond the conservation and preservation mission. It creates and saves the memory of a nation! Mauritius greatly needed a place to preserve its memory and the Bréville couple made this a reality. International press even described the Museum as "one of the biggest preservation work of the 20th century." Located in an 18th century building, visitors will have the opportunity to meet the creators of the Museum. Our Mission • The Photographic research. • Preservation and Conservation. • Insure the photographic legacy. • Promote Mauritian photography. • Develop a passion for photography. • Safeguarding an exceptional heritage. The Content • More than one thousand cameras. • The first photographic lens which equipped one of the first ever made photographic camera and bought by a Mauritian in Paris in 1839. • The fabulous collection of Mauritian "daguerreotypes" • One of the biggest photographic collection in the world: nearing a million documents! • The largest collection of mauritian post cards in the world, Photo: Jean-Jacques Fabien vintage films on Mauritius, tintypes and autochromes
Reviewed By Drafatadin - Mauritius, null
Nice place to visit ! Have a bottle of water along with you You can go along with family to visit the vicinity too
10. Musee du Coquillage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By michelletW191EJ
This is an undiscvered gem of a place, relatively new. The layout and different information stations flowed well, professional signs explaining everything.
