Discover Pointe Au Sel

When looking for a holiday rental in Pointe Au Sel, you can also include the wider destination of Au Cap in your themed trip planning. There, especially in St Roch, Creole cultural heritage, crafts and culinary history come together. Domaine de Val des Près is a concrete example of these themes.

A Creole Estate in St Roch

Domaine de Val des Près in St Roch, Au Cap, was established as an attempt to recreate a traditional Creole village that would promote Seychellois cultural heritage and showcase various activities of a traditional estate. At its heart is the Maison de Planteur, the plantation owner’s house. Around it are a traditional kitchen, servants’ quarters and other facilities from the colonial period of the 18th and 19th centuries. The plantation house was built around 1870; the estate illustrates traditional Seychellois life in the early history of the Seychelles.

A covered walkway behind the plantation house leads to the traditional kitchen. It contains a wood-fired oven and objects that evoke culinary traditions of the past. The cultural picture therefore extends beyond architecture to include the food culture of an estate.

Crafts and Culinary History

The twelve craft kiosks echo the architectural character of the main house: they were designed and built with matching architectural features. A contribution by Tourism Seychelles, last updated on 17 June 2025, mentions local artisans who make and sell jewellery, textiles, woodwork and model boats there. Design and craftsmanship thus go hand in hand: the kiosks complement the plantation house while also serving as venues for a range of crafts.

The Domaine is also home to the traditional Pomme Cannelle restaurant. If you would like to include it in your plans, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

More Culture and Food Experiences in the Wider Au Cap Area

Another historic landmark in the wider Au Cap area is La Plaine St. André. The estate dates back to 1792 and was formerly known as the Eco-Musée. This date is earlier than the construction of the Val des Près plantation house around 1870: together, the two historic estates offer different insights into the past of the destination of Au Cap.

At Takamaka Rum Distillery in La Plaine St. André, other themes take centre stage. The site includes a rum souvenir shop, a food truck and cocktails at the Rum Shack. There are also ruins on the grounds. Aldabra giant tortoises Taka and Maka live there.

For your trip planning, the different highlights can be distinguished: Domaine de Val des Près represents Creole estate history, architecture and crafts; La Plaine St. André and Takamaka Rum Distillery add further historical and culinary themes. These examples are part of the wider Au Cap area, while Pointe Au Sel remains the specific place to search for your holiday rental. If offerings at the Rum Shack are important to your plans, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

For the wider destination overview: Au Cap.