The famous Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, ranking among the finest botanical gardens in the world, was started in 1735 by Mahe de Labourdonnais, with Mon Plaisir Castle once his residence.
The 60-acre garden boasts 500 different species of plants, of which 80 are palms. Of particular interest are the giant water lilies (Victoria Regina), a spice garden and the Talipot Palms, …