La Saga du Rhum
A rum museum at the Isautier distillery that tells the story of sugarcane and rum, with tastings after the tour.
La Saga du Rhum is located inside the Isautier family distillery on the outskirts of Saint-Pierre. The distillery was founded in 1845 and is one of the oldest rum producers on the island. Exhibits feature old stills, barrels, historic photographs and multimedia displays covering sugarcane cultivation, the history of slavery and indentured labour, and the making of agricultural rum and traditional rum. At the end of the visit, you can sample several rums and traditional fruit-infused spirits (rhum arrangé) in the tasting room. Admission is about €12 (check the official website). Drink-driving is illegal, so drivers should taste sparingly.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Saint-Pierre & Saturday Market
- Grande Anse
- L'Étang-Salé Beach
- Grand Bassin
- Cité du Volcan
- Cascade de Grand Galet
- Cirque de Cilaos
- Stella Matutina Museum