Ecology & innovation
A living, sustainable ecosystem
Composting, rainwater harvesting, solar power, permaculture and aquaculture: a model of balance between innovation and tradition.
Responsible tourism
A closed, self-sufficient ecosystem
We believe responsible tourism is tourism that respects nature and values local know-how.
Our plantation is a closed, self-sufficient ecosystem designed to run without waste and with minimal impact on the environment. Every resource is used wisely.
By visiting our plantation you help preserve a living heritage and promote the Made in Moris label, which guarantees 100% Mauritian, sustainable products that respect biodiversity.
Every resource counts
Our ecological commitments
Water
Collected naturally through our rainwater harvesters; fully self-sufficient in water.
Energy
Supplied by our solar panels to reduce our carbon footprint.
Organic waste
Composted from plant waste and local organic matter.
Koi fish
Feed our crops through an aquaponics system.
Permaculture
Practices that maintain biodiversity, soils and local wildlife.
Zero pesticides
No chemicals, a closed loop.
The plantation and its mountains
The vanilla walk
Seasonal fruit and vegetables
Passing it on
Our love of nature, for future generations
At Le Jardin de la Vanille our mission goes beyond production: we pass on our passion and knowledge to children, to inspire a healthier, more sustainable future. We deeply believe in the benefits of eating well, with respect for nature and health.
Every year the neighbourhood nursery school comes to lunch at the plantation. We give the children a unique sensory experience with naturally grown seasonal produce, while explaining why it matters to protect the land and eat well. The experience awakens their curiosity, their ecological awareness and their love for Mauritius.
We have also welcomed the Sir Gaëtan Duval hotel school, to share our know-how and show how an organic plantation can be innovative, sustainable and respectful of biodiversity all at once.
Recognition
A model of responsible business
Our commitment has been recognised at the highest level: the Mauritian authorities visited our plantation together with the national broadcaster MBC to showcase our model as an example of responsible business — zero waste, organic farming, a closed loop, rainwater harvesting and solar power.
This recognition is a source of pride and motivation: to keep working the land, passing on our passion and inspiring the next generation to build a greener future.
Workshop with the children
The nursery school visits
MBC filming
Visit from the authorities
Come and see for yourself
The guided tour shows each of these commitments on the ground.
Le Jardin de la Vanille
Vanille Dodo · Passion, craftsmanship and authenticity. The only organic vanilla plantation in Mauritius to carry the Made in Moris label.
Contact
St Julien d’Hotman, Mauritius
+230 5754 7863
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Mon – Fri 8am – 5:30pm
Saturday 8am – 5pm
© Le Jardin de la Vanille – Vanille Dodo · Made in Moris label · Organic farming · Closed-loop ecosystem