Mauritius Sugar Museum

　　The economy of Mauritius is primarily based on the sugar industry. Therefore, if you want to understand the origins of Mauritius’ cosmopolitan culture and the cultural essence of its people, the Sugar Museum is a great place to visit. Opened on October 28, 2002, the museum covers an area of about 5,000 square meters and is located in a former sugar factory. This old sugar factory closed in 1999 and, after three years of hard renovation work, was transformed into the present-day Sugar Museum.

　　The Sugar Museum showcases the development of the small island of Mauritius over more than four centuries, closely linked to the sugar industry. It also records the hard work and sweat of the laborers who dedicated their lives to the sugar trade. Additionally, it vividly presents the sugar-making process through images and real machinery and tools. The Sugar Museum consists of three parts — the Ecomuseum, the Boutik Village, and the Le Fangourin Restaurant. The Ecomuseum displays some of the original sugar-making machines and introduces visitors to the birth and progress of the sugar industry, the demographic development of Mauritius, as well as providing information on sugar crops, the sugar production process, and the sugar market.

　　L'Aventure du Sucre Must-visit reason: The most important sugar museum in Mauritius Continent where the attraction is located: Africa [Africa] Country/Region where the attraction is located: Mauritius [Mauritius] Province/State where the attraction is located: Port Louis [Port Louis] City where the attraction is located: Port Louis [Port Louis]