L'Union Estate
An old plantation at the entrance to Source d'Argent beach, with a copra workshop, colonial mansion, giant tortoise enclosure and old cemetery. Admission includes beach access.
L'Union Estate is La Digue's oldest coconut and vanilla plantation, now a park. It preserves a traditional workshop where oxen turn millstones to press coconut oil, a French planter's residence (one of the filming locations for the film Emmanuelle), a boat dock and an early settlers' cemetery. It also has an enclosure of Aldabra giant tortoises. Admission costs about 150 Seychelles rupees and is valid for multiple entries on the same day, including access to Source d'Argent beach. It's about 10 minutes by bicycle from La Passe wharf.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- La Veuve Special Reserve
- Anse Source d'Argent
- Nid d'Aigle (Eagle's Nest)
- Grand Anse, La Digue
- Anse Sévère
- Anse Marron Hike
- Anse Cocos
- Anse Patates