Bois Cheri: Tea Plantation, History and Southern Coast Views
Accommodation in Bois Cheri
Bois Cheri has a clear focus on tea: La Route du Thé, du Rhum et de la Vanille leads to the Bois Chéri tea factory and tea plantation. Guided tours of the factory and tea plantation are offered there; visitors can also visit the tea museum, which explores the history of tea in Mauritius. The tour and museum offer two perspectives on the same subject: the work on the factory and plantation, and the history of tea on the island. Check the specific visiting details before your trip so you can fit this stop into your plans appropriately.
A long history of tea
Bois Chéri tea plantation, the first tea plantation in Mauritius, dates back to 1892. In the wider destination of Savanne, visitors can learn about the history of tea and the production stages from picking to processing at the factory at Domaine de Bois Chéri. This combines a historical landmark with an informative look at the individual stages of production. For travelers who like to place cultural topics in a clear sequence, this is an additional reason to make time for the tea experience.
Mauritian cuisine and views of the southern coast
The culinary side is also part of the visit: Le Bois Chéri Restaurant serves Mauritian cuisine. The restaurant offers panoramic views of Mauritius’s southern coast. The cuisine and the view add two more impressions to the visit without losing the focus on tea. This combination is appealing if you would like to include culture and food together in your travel plans.
More to discover in Savanne
Beyond its focus on tea, the wider destination of Savanne also includes other places to visit. Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) is one of the most important attractions in the Savanne District. A 33-metre-high statue of Shiva stands at the entrance to the crater lake, and visitors can walk along its shore. People from Mauritius and abroad also make pilgrimages on foot to Ganga Talao. The lake, statue and pilgrimage offer a different focus from tea production and broaden the view of Savanne’s cultural aspects.
La Vanille Crocodile Park, Kanaka Crater and Bassin Blanc are also among the most important attractions in the Savanne District. They broaden the range of regional destinations if you would like to include attractions in Savanne beyond the tea experiences in your holiday plans.
Choose a holiday rental that suits your itinerary
Choose your base according to the destinations that matter most to you. The types of experience also differ: guided tours of the factory and tea plantation are offered in Bois Chéri, while visitors can walk along the shore at Ganga Talao.
Discover more destinations: Surinam, Chemin Grenier, Souillac, Riambel, Bel Ombre.
Return to the overview of the wider destination: Savanne.
