Eureka House

Eureka House
Eureka House in 1890
Interactive map of Eureka House
LocationMoka, Moka District, Mauritius
History
Built1830
Site notes
Architectural style
Creole colonial
Governing bodyPrivate
Websitehttps://www.eureka-house.com/

Eureka House (French: Maison Eureka or La Maison Creole), also known as the House of 109 Doors, is a historic Creole colonial mansion located in Moka, Mauritius. Built in 1830, it is one of the island's best-preserved examples of 19th-century plantation architecture and operates as a museum, guesthouse, and restaurant open to the public.

History

In 1856, the building was purchased from an Englishman by Eugène Le Clézio, an ancestor of Nobel laureate J. M. G. Le Clézio and the first Mauritian President of the Supreme Court. It remained in the family for nearly 120 years. The house was sold only in 1975, before being opened to the public in 1986.

Architecture

The mansion is a wooden Creole-style structure featuring a long veranda, approximately 109 doors and windows, and 40 rooms. Interiors display period furniture, antiques, and artifacts illustrating 19th-century colonial life. The extensive grounds include lush gardens with endemic Mauritian plants (such as mango trees and palms), an English-style garden, and cascading waterfalls along the river.

Current use

Currently, the house functions as a heritage museum offering guided tours. It also includes self-catered guesthouse accommodation, a restaurant serving Mauritian and Creole cuisine.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Eureka House: Mauritius' Colonial Charm". Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  2. 1 2 "Eureka House: a colonial odyssey - Guide.en-vols". Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  3. 1 2 "Maison Eureka : Demeure Créole Authentique à Maurice". www.fairmoove.fr (in French). Retrieved 2026-06-18.

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