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Novaterra

Heritage conservation in Mauritius

Novaterra is committed to preserving the historical heritage of Mauritius, particularly that of the northern region where it has its roots. The rehabilitation of industrial structures is at the heart of its expertise and is an integral part of its vision for the sustainable development of the region.
Under development

Mon Rocher

With its historic chimney, century-old trees, and remnants of another era, this thriving setting now hosts stables, a padel club, and a welcoming restaurant.
  • Caña Padel Club
  • Ti'Marmailles Pre-school
  • Les Ecuries de Mon Rocher
  • All Life Matters
Discover Mon Rocher
Archival black-and-white view of the old stone sugar mill chimney at Mon Rocher beside large trees and a grassy field
Historic stone chimney of Mon Rocher wrapped in restoration scaffolding against a blue sky
Aerial view of Mon Rocher with its historic stone chimney, flowering flame trees and blue padel courts amid cane fields
Restored basalt stone walls of a former sugar estate building at Mon Rocher, beneath century-old trees and palms
Players on the outdoor glass-walled courts of Caña Padel Club at Mon Rocher, with the historic sugar estate chimney behind
Restored stone ruins at Mon Rocher framed by century-old trees, yellow shrubs and a curving garden path
A woman leads a bay horse across a sandy yard past the stables of Les Ecuries de Mon Rocher, shaded by a large old tree
Museum

L'aventure du sucre

The L’Aventure du Sucre museum was created to honour Mauritius’ heritage. Housed in a former sugar factory, it traces the country’s history through the story of sugar.
  • Museum
  • "Le Fangourin" Restaurant
  • Private Events
  • The Village Boutik
Discover the museum
Path lined with potted sugarcane beside the former sugar factory housing L'Aventure du Sucre museum at Beau Plan
L'Aventure du Sucre museum in a former sugar factory, with an old steam engine flywheel, red flame tree and stone chimney
Jewellery store

Patrick Mavros

The Patrick Mavros jewellery store is set within a former foundry in the heart of Beau Plan, restored by Novaterra with the support of architect Salim Currimjee. Blending modernity and tradition, this timeless and elegant building is well worth a visit.
  • Original stonework
  • Jewellery store and workshop
  • In the heart of the Creative Park
Discover the Patrick Mavros workshop
Patrick Mavros jewellery store in a restored stone foundry at Beau Plan, lit at dusk with a bench on the paved terrace
Patrick Mavros jewellery store in a restored Beau Plan foundry, with stone walls, steel roof trusses and a long wooden table
Patrick Mavros jewellery store in a restored stone foundry at Beau Plan, with a brick path and gardens at dusk
Patrick Mavros jewellery store in a restored stone former foundry at Beau Plan, lit up at dusk with a tall red chimney
School in operation

HEI Schools Mauritius

This ambitious school, with a curriculum inspired by Northern European countries, has taken root in a historic building in Forbach, once used for sugarcane cultivation. Blending historical remains with modern architecture, the school is surrounded by trees and offers a nurturing environment for children.
  • 850 m² of repurposed ruins
  • Preserved banyans, tamarinds, and frangipanis
  • Transparent pergolas
Discover the school
HEI Schools Mauritius in Forbach, a restored stone sugar estate building and modern pavilion among large old trees
HEI Schools Mauritius building in Forbach, old stone walls with large glazed windows under a timber pergola beside a tree
Wooden treehouse built around a large tree at HEI Schools Mauritius, with a ramp, new buildings and an old stone wall
HEI Schools Mauritius building in Forbach, old stone walls under a corrugated metal roof with large windows and palms
Under development

Creative Park

With its peaceful atmosphere, the Creative Park is the creative hub of Beau Plan. Its former warehouses — with colorful walls designed by local artists — have been transformed into offices, a flexible space for creative workshops and exhibitions, and a dance studio.
  • Artists’ studios
  • Dance and theatre hall
  • Offices
  • Cultural events
Discover the Creative Park
Creative Park at Beau Plan, a restored long warehouse with artist-painted colorful faces, red-framed windows and a stone path
Former warehouse at Beau Plan's Creative Park turned gallery, with colorful paintings on white walls under a steel-truss roof
Families and children gather on a shaded lawn before former warehouse buildings at the Creative Park in Beau Plan
Pavilion

1929

In the heart of the Beau Plan Business Park, 1929 is a fine example of the adaptive reuse of a former rum distillery into a modern office. Making the most of its original features, this meeting space celebrates the site’s history while offering unmatched comfort.
  • Original stonework
  • 20 pax
  • Meeting room
Date plaque reading 1929 set in the basalt stone wall of the former rum distillery at Pavilion 1929, Beau Plan
Meeting room in Pavilion 1929, a former rum distillery at Beau Plan Business Park, with original stone walls and a long table
Stone facade of Pavilion 1929, a former rum distillery in Beau Plan Business Park, with a 1929 plaque above glass doors
Black and white view of the 1929 pavilion, a former rum distillery in basalt stone with two windows, Beau Plan Business Park

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Please contact us only if your request concerns an existing structure located on our territory.

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