Charles Telfair Botanist

Château de Bel OmbreBuilt in the 19th century amidst elegant hundred year old French gardens, at theedge of the golf course and at the foot of a mountain, the Château de Bel Ombre is wheredreams and romance reign. The wooden partitions are covered with historical souvenirs,the antique wood panelling and the huge circular verandah create an intimate ambianceto savour cocktails, tea or even typical Mauritian meals with game or heart of palm.Lunch is reserved for light and informal Mauritian cuisine, and the dress code issimilarly informal and casual. However, the evenings usher in a change of mood, wherehaute cuisine and elegant evening wear set the tone. Elegant yet relaxed.An amphitheatre has been created at the bottom of the Château gardensusing the existing slopes leading to the golf course as a natural venue for specialevents and concerts.CavendishAfter dinner, it's in this bar that guests can gather in comfortable armchairs for anightcap and the best cigars, all to the relaxing sounds of musical accompaniment.The décor takes its inspiration from the colonial era right down to the last detail,with lovingly crafted ceiling wainscoting depicting the coats of arms of the noble menwho once called Bel Ombre home.Restaurants 2 / 2