Saint Aubin

Saint Aubin is a village in the Savanne District of southern Mauritius, famous for the Saint Aubin Sugar Estate. Established in the 18th century, this historic plantation features a beautiful colonial manor house, a working rum distillery, and a sugar museum. The estate offers a fascinating glimpse into Mauritius's colonial sugar history.

Saint Aubin is 3 km west of Souillac on the B3 coastal road. Buses from Souillac serve the area. A taxi from Souillac costs around MUR 150.

The estate grounds are compact and walkable. Guided tours are available.

Saint Aubin Sugar Estate — a historic plantation with a restored colonial manor, rum distillery, sugar museum, and botanical garden.

Tour the estate (approx MUR 300). Sample and buy rum at the distillery. Walk through the beautiful gardens.

The estate's restaurant serves Creole cuisine in a lovely garden setting.

Rum tasting is the highlight. The bar serves cocktails made with estate rum.

No accommodation at the estate. Stay in Souillac (3 km east) or Bel Ombre (12 km west).

The estate shop sells Saint Aubin rum (vanilla, coffee, and spiced varieties), vanilla pods, spices, and local crafts.

Souillac (3 km east) — district capital. Bois Cheri (5 km north) — tea plantation and tasting. Bel Ombre (12 km west) — luxury resort.