Domaine de Val des Près is a restored 19th-century plantation house and craft village in the central Mahé hills, near Anse aux Pins. The grounds include the original main house (now a small museum), workshops for batik, woodcarving, leather and pottery, and a Creole restaurant. Open Mon–Sat, no admission fee.
The craftspeople work in the open — you can watch a batik artist hand-paint a sarong, a carver shape a coco de mer-style pendant, or a leatherworker make sandals. Pieces are for sale, prices are fair, and everything is locally made.
Best for
Souvenir shoppers who want the real thing, anyone interested in Seychellois craft heritage.
When to go
Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm. Weekday afternoons are quietest.
How to get there
About 20 minutes south of Victoria on the east-coast road. Well signposted from Anse aux Pins.
What’s nearby
Le Jardin du Roi is 15 minutes south. Anse Royale beach is 10 minutes further. The international airport is 5 minutes north.
