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Curious Chamarel

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Curious Chamarel
4.5
1,226 reviews
#2 of 10 things to do in Chamarel
Speciality Museums
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Curious Chamarel, situated opposite the iconic 7 Coloured Earth, is a fun filled destination for all ages from 5 to 105. The attraction is packed with puzzling challenges and brain teasing workouts, oddball photo opportunities and interactive experiences. It's a place of enigma and curious corners, of silly spaces and upside down places. Cameras recommended. Curiousity, and a willingness to see things differently are a must! Enjoy lunch, with a twist. Try a pyramid pizza or donut burgers and much more in a tropical garden cafe. Last entry at 16h15.
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Kirsty
United Kingdom413 contributions
2nd visit to this great little place
Dec 2019
this was our 2nd visit to curious corner, there was a few new illusions. great place to visit whilst out and about in the car. this will take a few around 2 hours to enjoy and participate in the illusions. the staff are friendly and willing to help explain when needed.

we paid 375 mauritius ruppee per adult and 225 for the child.
Written February 10, 2020
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Diksha
1 contribution
GREAT EXPERIENCE
Dec 2019 • Family
Had a great time at curious corner with my family. Amongst every staff, Yogesh was the elite guide. He was entertaining & gave us the best explanation with details. No one was close enough. Highly recommended to visit in Mauritius 🇲🇺
Written February 25, 2020
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navina
Mauritius1,397 contributions
Great illustions
Aug 2018 • Family
Great job of illustion...was a real great time especially with the kids who enjoyed themselves so much.one of the best and quite affordable entry fee with all activities included.
Written November 3, 2018
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An Unindentured Adventurer
Ballito, South Africa486 contributions
Fun hour
Jan 2020 • Family
I read online, and we opted to go here instead of the seven sands. Our son whom is nine, was super keen. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Convenient parking. Novel, fun element, would have been nicer if the out door area was more interactive. All in all a pleasant end to our day, before the drive back to Port Louis
NB the palm trees in the parking have beautiful geckos 🦎
Written February 2, 2020
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Sonja E
Astana, Kazakhstan4 contributions
Nice surprise, lots of fun!:)
May 2014 • Family
After visiting Seven Colored Earths and recommendation of our friends, we visited Curious Corner and were nicely surprised. It was fun for the adults and kids alike. There are many things to discover and see and it it is high tech. We enjoyed the upside-down room, the ames room, kids loved the music stairs and most of all the mirror maze! We did that one three times in a row and it never stops being fun! The personnel is very friendly and helpful and will explain to you any and every experiment you may want to try and put your hands on! We also enjoyed nice coffee place outside after our visit! Do not leave Chamarel without visiting this fun place, it will make your day even better!:)
Written May 11, 2014
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Curious Corner
Hi Sonja, We are very happy to hear you had a 'nice surprise and lot's of fun' on your recent trip to the Curious Corner. Glad you all enjoyed the various attractions/exhibits and our coffee! Many thanks for your visit and for your fantastic review. We have only been open for 2.5 months and have received over 4500 visitors, all basically through 'word of mouth' and recommendations. So thank you again for helping to 'spread the word' about us. 'keep Curious' . Cheers Paul
Written May 13, 2014
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2Rose1000
London, UK11 contributions
Fantastic place, come rain or shine
Mar 2014 • Family
It was a rainy day in Mauritius, so we finally got off the beach towels, to go explore the island.

We went up the mountains, to Chamarel, visited the Coloured Earths, and then saw this strange building along the way.

As you go through this place, something catches your eye at every step. You ask yourself: “How’s that done?” or “Do we ever see things the way they really are?”

Some of the exhibits are really puzzling. There’s an illusion that gets you thinking that a rubber hand is really part of your own body. I loved the room that made my nine year old son tower over me ... and I’m 6ft 1! The zone where you make music by cutting light-beams is fantastic ... I became a top-class Mauritian drummer in no time at all! (Well, kind of...)

The last section you go through, the maze of mirrors, is mind-blowing. It really feels like you are in a different world, going on forever and ever, where you see hundreds of images of yourself all getting lost as well. Just a-maze-ing (...sorry for the pun)!!!

Two criticisms though: the parking area is a little small. Parking took a bit of negotiating. Second, the selection in the garden cafe is a bit limited... And ... what no alcohol ?? After an hour and a half inside, a beer, even better a rum, would really have gone down a treat.

Overall, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Really made the afternoon something we will remember.

Definitely one of the best places we visited in Mauritius ... when we did get ourselves off of the beach.

Excellent value for money! Would definitely recommend going here. ... Come rain or shine ;)
Written March 28, 2014
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Curious Corner
Hi 2Rose1000, Thanks for your visit and glad you enjoyed what we are doing. Thanks also for the great review - I'm glad it was raining on that day! We've only just opened, and yes we're keeping an eye on the parking - numbers - and how many visitors will come. We also hope to expand the cafe, but are taking things step by step.Have applied for our alcohol licence. Hope you'll be able to come back, and join us for a beer or rum in the gardens, at some stage in the future ... All the best and 'Keep Curious' CCC
Written March 29, 2014
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Damian94
Bridgwater, UK520 contributions
Perfect customer service
Jan 2018 • Couples
I booked tickets on-line, but due to cyclone we can not attend. Couple of days later when we arrived our tickets have been accepted! Thanks! This is place for small and big. Everybody will find something interesting. We spent one hour only, but you prepare up to 3 hours to have a fun here.
Written February 2, 2018
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Curious Corner
Hi Damian94, We aim to please:) Hope the cyclone did not cause you too many problems. Many thanks for your visit and fantastic review – very much appreciated. Great to read you enjoyed the experience. Thanks for your recommendation and please do come and see us again. Cheers The CCC Team
Written February 11, 2018
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ChristelleL5
Cancun, Mexico18 contributions
Disapointed with the way that they treat Mauritian visitors!
Sep 2016 • Friends
First of all we found out that the price at the entrance is ridiculously expensive!
While doing the tour, if the Staff found out you are Mauritian they will not assist you the same way that they will assist the tourists. I mean in Mauritian Creole " Guet ou traver" and I have even heard some staffs talking to each other saying "Sa gaspillage guide zot sa..pa pou gagne Tip" Translation : Its not worth to guide those people as they will not Tip us".
They are not friendly at all with Mauritians.
Also we didn't really appreciate the fact that in the House with the Kitchen the lady told us that I needed to take the picture with the roof and floor then rotate the picture so that it can look funny just as the one of their profile picture on TripAdvisor, is this a joke?? I didn't pay 2000 rupees for all my family to rotate my pictures??

Regarding the attractions some was fun some not so much..
Written December 28, 2016
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Curious Corner
Hi Christelle, Many thanks for your visit and thanks for sharing your thoughts in kind review. Sorry for not reverting sooner. I apologise about the incident with one of our Team. We looked into it and it was one of our part time staff, who are no longer with us. We certainly not accept this sort of attitude from any member of our Team. Some of our attractions are about quirky photos that need rotating at times. Glad you enjoyed some of our exhibits and please drop us an email at info@curiouscornerofchamarel.com with any thoughts on how we may improve, Thanks & regards The CCC Team
Written February 5, 2017
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Jo R
Birmingham, UK19 contributions
Great fun for a short visit
Aug 2015 • Family
I had looked at the reviews for this little museum before we arrived in Mauritius and was hoping we would be able to visit. It did not disappoint!! You can get round it easily in 1-2 hours. It is full of optical illusions and enjoyed by all ages. The mirror maze was fantastic and so funny. All the staff were so friendly and there was a little cafe there too. The beautiful view of the lagoon on the road up to the museum would have been worth the visit on its own!!
Written August 25, 2015
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Curious Corner
Hi, Thanks you for your visit and sharing your thoughts. Glad to read you had fun and the TEAM were on form. We really apprecuate your fantastic review. You are right about the view on the road up to Chamarel - I enjoy it everyday :) Cheers The CCC Team
Written September 6, 2015
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Jerastine
Dubai, United Arab Emirates28 contributions
If you have a curious bug in you, you will enjoy this...
Jan 2015 • Couples
This was a long drive from where we stayed up north, it took us a little more than an hour. All of CCC will take you a almost the same time. We enjoyed the simple things that remind us of the child inside us.
Written February 21, 2015
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Curious Corner
Hi Jerastine, Thank you for your visit and for driving from the North to visit us. Glad to read you enjoyed the 'CCC Experience' and thanks for sharing your thoughts - 'Keep Curious' Cheers The CCC Team
Written March 22, 2015
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Curious Chamarel - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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Curious Chamarel is open:
  • Fri - Fri 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sat - Sun 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Curious Chamarel admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $10.53, while a popular guided tour starts around $68.00 per person. See all 7 Curious Chamarel tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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