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Musée Stella Matutina- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Réunion; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Stella Matutina Museum, located in a former sugar factory in Saint-Leu, offers a fascinating exploration of Réunion's sugar industry. The museum, which earned the Musée de France label, provides an insightful look into the history of sugar cane cultivation and its significant role in the island's economy and society. Visitors can discover the evolution of sugar production, from technological advancements to the techniques behind manufacturing. The museum, fully restored and reopened in 2015, also features a range of facilities, including an auditorium, a 4D cinema, educational spaces, and a temporary exhibition area, making it an engaging stop for those interested in the island's industrial heritage.

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Reviews of Stella Matutina

Bendert Katier

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-27

Beautiful museum, very well done. Explains all about the history of the island, the local labourer and the exports. You could really feel that this history is still very close to Reunion. I would really recommend this place.
Zdeněk Kittler

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-29

Interesting place to learn about Reunion history and processing sugar cane. A lot in English. The small kids enjoyed some of the interactive elements. 4D cinema from 5 years. Easy parking. The round takes around 2h. Small kiosk at the end with ice cream, drinks and some basic food.
John

5
Reviewed: 2022-05-09

Old sugary factory turned into a museum. They have permanent and temporary exhibits covering everything from the history of sugar cane on the island and its uses to the history of people on the island, its different cultures etc. Highly recommended! The gift shop is also really nice.
Aurore Aubery

4
Reviewed: 2022-01-06

Very nice exposition and cinéma 4D is a great finish. Each steps of the process are explained in detailed with English translation only for the permanent exposition. Temporary expo is only in french. Only 1 toilet on site, difficult to access during the visit. Visit is also quite long (2h +) without AC and there is no water fountain available so bring your own bottle. The boutique at the end has a nice selection.
Adam

5
Reviewed: 2019-09-09

Really interesting. Brings a lot of value and understanding of island history and importance of sugar cane for Reunion. I really recommend to visit this place while being on Réunion island. In museum there is shop in which you can buy Stella Matutina rum and sugar.