SUGAR, RUSH

One of the most fascinating places to visit on the island is L'Aventure du Sucre, a sugar factory that closed in 1999 (aventuredusucre.com).

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Here, tourists can learn about the history of sugar production, how it was an integral part of the economy, and the diverse communities who made Mauritius their home over the centuries.

One such figure was Bertrand-Francois Mahe de la Bourdonnais, the Governor of Mauritius.

He was appointed by the French East India Company in 1735 and was instrumental in putting the island on the map when it came to trade and commerce.