L'Aventure du Sucre
Museum in Pamplemousses, Mauritius
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With more than 100000 visitors a year, L'Aventure du Sucre ranks as one of the unmissable attractions on the island.
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When was l'aventure du sucre built?
L'Aventure du Sucre has been committed to the promotion of ecologically responsible tourism since it opened in 2002.
What are the three sugar mills in Mauritius?
We have only three sugar companies on our island: Terra, Omnicane and Alteo.
Who brought sugarcane to Mauritius?
Sugarcane was the first cash crop introduced in Mauritius by the Dutch, who initially used it to make an alcoholic beverage called “arrack.” It was under French colonization from 1737 to 1745 that the sugar industry took off, with the import of new technology to build new mills.
Which Dutch governor first introduced sugarcane in Mauritius?
Dutch Occupation (1638-1710)
The first organized sugar mill on the island appears to have been that of the Wilhems brothers at the center of the island, under Governor Issac Johannes Lamotius (1677-1692).
- Experience Mauritius's rich heritage at Aventure Du Sucre with a behind-the-scenes look at sugar production and unlimited rum tasting. - Relax and unwind at ...