Maison Eureka in Mauritius - Wonderful return to the past

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Located on a side street and a bit secluded, the Maison has a private parking area so you will have no problem leaving your car. You walk into some kind of concierge, pay for your ticket and then you can head to the main building. The house dates back to about 1836 and was built using local ebony and mahogany wood, apparently by an English aristocrat named Carr. Carr had no luck, however, because about 20 years later the house went to auction and owes its unusual name to the joyful exclamation of Eugène Le Clézio, when he managed to win the auction in 1856. It is now a museum, filled with period furniture and a myriad of curious antiques that offer visitors an authentic glimpse into the island's past. It is possible to take a guided tour of the house and also have lunch at the museum restaurant, but you can also easily turn on your own. The visit is pleasant (observe the curious showering device, in the bathroom at the end of the house). Then go out to the other side of the house and you will find the garden, from which you have the best view of the outside of the building. Following the path that leads out of the garden for 15 minutes and is at the bottom left, you will arrive at a series of small waterfalls. Be careful, because the path is slippery. In Mauritius there are also other colonial houses that can be visited. I can't make comparisons, because I haven't seen them, but I can assure you that Maison Eureka is very well maintained and with a Mood that assures the visit all the charm of 800.

Post by Travelogist | Oct 19, 2025