Museum

La Sucrerie du Gol

📍 Ravine du Gol, Saint-Louis

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★★★★☆

Quick Facts

Location: Reunion
Category: Museum
Duration: about 1.5-2 hours
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-19:00 · Sugar-crushing season roughly July to December, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-19:00 (adjusted daily), booking required; evening sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Ticket Price: Adult: €10 · Adults €10; ages 12-17 €6
Address: Ravine du Gol, Saint-Louis
Coordinates: -21.2700, 55.3800

Introduction

A still-operating sugarcane factory in Saint-Louis, visitors can follow a journey through the process combining sight, smell and taste to discover every stage of sugar production, from receiving and crushing the cane, evaporating and crystallising, to the finished sugar crystals. For safety reasons, only visitors aged 12 and over are admitted.

✨ Highlights

Watch the complete sugar-making process in an operating factory

At La Sucrerie du Gol, Watch the complete sugar-making process in an operating factory is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

An audio-visual visitor route with tastings

At La Sucrerie du Gol, An audio-visual visitor route with tastings is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Products on sale and tasting at the Kaz à Sucre shop

At La Sucrerie du Gol, Products on sale and tasting at the Kaz à Sucre shop is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

→Transportation：Located in the Gol valley of Saint-Louis; reachable via the N1 road. Visits require booking in advance by telephone.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Tuesday	10:00-19:00
Saturday	10:00-19:00

Sugar-crushing season roughly July to December, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-19:00 (adjusted daily), booking required; evening sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	€10

Adults €10; ages 12-17 €6

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Sugar-crushing season roughly July to December, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-19:00 (adjusted daily), booking required; evening sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; admission: Adults €10; ages 12-17 €6.

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of La Sucrerie du Gol?

Tuesday: 10:00-19:00; Saturday: 10:00-19:00; Sugar-crushing season roughly July to December, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-19:00 (adjusted daily), booking required; evening sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday

How much is the admission for La Sucrerie du Gol?

Adult: €10; Adults €10; ages 12-17 €6

Any practical tips for visiting La Sucrerie du Gol?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Sugar-crushing season roughly July to December, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-19:00 (adjusted daily), booking required; evening sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; admission: Adults €10; ages 12-17 €6. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.