L’Union Estate Farm, Colonial plantation museum in La Digue, Seychelles
Description
L'Union Estate Farm is a colonial plantation museum on La Digue featuring a working copra mill and fields with historic crops. The site displays agricultural infrastructure from colonial times with preserved buildings and traditional processing methods.
History
The estate was established during French colonial rule and founded by a Mauritian family who developed coconut and vanilla cultivation here. The site documents the agricultural development that shaped the island's economic growth.
Culture
The estate displays traditional farming methods for vanilla and coconut that visitors can observe today. These techniques shape how the island looks and remains integral to local agricultural identity.
Practical
The site is open daily and accessible via paths through the fields and around the buildings. Wear sturdy shoes since the paths are unpaved and can become slippery after rain.
Did you know?
Within the grounds sits a massive granite boulder, a natural formation that is many millions of years old. This geological feature is characteristic of the region and is particularly striking when seen up close.
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