Pamplemousse botanical garden -as it is commonly known- is truly extraordinary. Locate a map and start exploring this tropical paradise begun in the 18C by the king’s intendant, Pierre Poivre. Its paths and pools are adorned with the colours and luxu..

This museum, housed in the former Beau Plan sugar factory, is a must for learning about the history of the island and sugarcane. The fascinating tour, both fun and pedagogical, focuses on six themes: the birth of the island; sugar throughout the ages..