le Jardin du Roi

Le Jardin du Roi ("The King's Garden") is a hilltop spice plantation located in Anse Royale, on the southeastern coast of Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago. The estate combines a working spice garden with a small furnished house museum, nature trails through the plantation, and a Creole restaurant. Its name and activities reflect the area's long association with spice cultivation and Creole horticultural heritage dating back to the early French colonial period, when the surrounding hillsides above Anse Royale supported plantations of cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and other spices.

Anse Royale is one of the older settled districts on Mahé, known for its sweeping bay, offshore reef, and inland estates. It lies along the eastern coastal road, roughly half an hour by car from the capital, Victoria, and is served by regular public transport. The business is registered in the Seychelles Business Register under the name Le Jardin du Roi and can be contacted directly by telephone during local business hours. As with many establishments in rural Mahé, schedules may vary seasonally, and advance confirmation is recommended for travellers planning a visit.