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Chateau de Mon Plaisir

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Positioned within the heart of the renowned Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses, the Chateau de Mon Plaisir is a grand colonial mansion. The current two-story structure was built by the British in 1823 on the site of a previous estate that once belonged to the French Governor Mahé de La Bourdonnais. Its architectural design is typical of the colonial period, featuring a wide wrap-around veranda designed to provide shade and catch the cooling tropical breezes. For decades, the mansion served as a prestigious residence for governors and hosted distinguished international guests visiting Mauritius. Today, the building is a protected national heritage site, used primarily for official government receptions and state functions, standing as a testament to the island's rich historical narrative and the seamless blending of French and British colonial influences.

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Location: Mauritius
Highlights: St Francois D'Assise · Bust Of Bernadin De Saint Puerre · Deer Pen
Nearby: Plaine des Papayes (4 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	27	28	27	27	25	24	23	23	23	24	25	26
Rain mm	128	116	122	67	41	29	26	21	24	29	29	44

📋 Practical info

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Visiting

Château de Mon Plaisir is located within the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. Access to the building may be limited, but the gardens are freely open to visitors.

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Typical hours

The botanical garden is typically open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The château itself may have separate, shorter opening hours.

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Photography

Photography is allowed throughout the botanical garden. Inside the château, you may need to avoid flash if access is permitted.

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Time needed

For a visit of the château plus gardens, allow at least 1 to 1.5 hours. The gardens alone can easily fill 2 hours.

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Combine with

The château visit is convenient combined with a walk through the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. Nearby are also the sugar estate L'Aventure du Sucre and Port Louis city.

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Getting there

The botanical garden is located along the main road between Port Louis and Grand Baie. It is well reachable by bus, taxi, or rental car. Parking is available at the entrance.

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Insider tip

Come early in the morning to enjoy the water lilies and the quiet of the gardens before the tourist crowds. Keep an eye out for the giant tortoises in the park.

Geography

Coordinates

-20.10650, 57.57750

Facts

Year of current building construction: 1823
Original site owner: Mahé de La Bourdonnais
Location: SSR Botanical Garden
Style: British Colonial Neoclassical
Housed famous botanists like Pierre Poivre
Now part of the national heritage

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Sights in the town Chateau de Mon Plaisir (7)

St Francois D'Assise

Building in Mauritius. Church of St Francis of Assisi in Pamplemousses.

Bust Of Bernadin De Saint Puerre

Monument in Mauritius. Bust honoring Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, author of Paul et Virginie.

Deer Pen

Zoo in Mauritius. Enclosure for deer within the botanical garden.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden

Garden in Pamplemousses, near Port Louis, Mauritius. Famous for giant water lilies and palms.

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Tortoise Pen

Attraction in Mauritius. Enclosure with giant tortoises in the botanical garden.

Old Sugar Mill Model

Attraction in Mauritius. Model of an old sugar mill in the botanical garden.

L'Aventure du Sucre🏛 museum

Museum in Mauritius. Museum about the history of sugar production on the island.

Sights nearby

Frequently asked questions

Can one visit the château?

The building can usually only be viewed from the outside.

Are there guided tours?

Regular guided tours are usually not offered.

What is the best way to get there?

Best reached by rental car or taxi to Pamplemousses.

Is the place accessible?

The surrounding area is largely flat.

What is nearby?

The famous botanical garden is just a few minutes walk away.

Chateau de Mon Plaisir: where is it located?

Chateau de Mon Plaisir is located in Mauritius.

Chateau de Mon Plaisir: what is there to see?

Highlights include St Francois D'Assise, Bust Of Bernadin De Saint Puerre, Deer Pen.

Chateau de Mon Plaisir: when is the best time to visit?

The most pleasant time to visit is Jul, Sep.

Chateau de Mon Plaisir: why is it worth visiting?

Positioned within the heart of the renowned Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses, the Chateau de Mon Plaisir is a grand colonial mansion.

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