Construction of house 1863 (≈ 1863)
Building of the main house of the estate.
7 juin 2018
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 7 juin 2018 (≈ 2018)
Official recognition of the estate as a heritage.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The estate of Beaubassin in total, with the exception of the two bungalows to the east and the house to the west, located 71 Alfred Mazérieux Road at Saint-François, as well as the ground of Parcel No.360, appearing in the cadastre section CP: inscription by order of June 7, 2018.
Key figures
Alfred Mazarieux - Former owner
Historic owner of the Beaubassin estate.
Famille Ozoux - Current owners
Owner for four generations.
Origin and history
The Beaubassin estate is a large estate located in the Saint-François district of Saint-Denis, on Réunion Island. It is distinguished by its house built in 1863 and its French garden, which still houses Bourbon roses, azaleas, camellias and an original basin. This place was once the second acclimation garden of Reunion, showing its historical importance in the introduction and adaptation of plants on the island.
The estate belonged to Alfred Mazarieux, a figure associated with its development. For several generations, it has been owned by the Ozoux family, which ensures its preservation. The site was officially recognized for its heritage value in 2018, when it was added to the additional inventory of Historic Monuments. Its exact address, 71 Alfred Mazérieux Road, and its landscape make it an emblematic place of Saint-Denis.
The Beaubassin estate is fully protected, with the exception of two bungalows and a house located on the outskirts. This protection also includes the soil of cadastral plot No.360, stressing the importance of preserving both the buildings and the natural environment of the site. Today, there remains a living testimony to the agricultural and botanical history of La Réunion, while being part of the local architectural heritage.
