Rendez Vous Diguois - A Celebration of Seychelles’ Vibrant Culture
On Saturday, April 6th, Union Estate buzzed with life for Rendez Vous Diguois, celebrating Seychelles' Creole heritage. Authentic delicacies, handmade treasures, and mesmerizing dance performances highlighted the event, fostering a deeper connection to the island's culture.
Anse Source d’Argent - The World’s Most Photographed Beach
Anse Source d’Argent, nestled on the southwestern coast of La Digue in the Seychelles, holds a prestigious title as the most photographed beach in the world and consistently ranks among the planet's most beautiful beaches.
Grann Kaz - One of Seychelles’ Last Standing Plantation House
The plantation house of L’Union Estate, known as Grann Kaz, was built in more or less its present French colonial style in 1818 by the corsair Jean-Francois Hodoul (1755-1833) who was originally from La Ciotat in France.
Unearthing La Digue's Copra Factory Past
At L’Union Estate, the copra kiln stands as a silent witness to the laborious process of turning coconut kernels into copra. Previously utilized for processing cinnamon bark and patchouli leaves for export, the kiln has evolved to meet the island's changing needs.