Inscription of stack 2 mai 2002 (≈ 2002)
Fireplace listed in the Historic Monuments with its grounds.
16 février 2024
Total plant registration
Total plant registration 16 février 2024 (≈ 2024)
Order replacing that of 2002, extended to the entire site.
26 juillet 2024
New protection order
New protection order 26 juillet 2024 (≈ 2024)
Confirmation of total registration (factory and remains).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The plant of Ravine-Glissante in total, comprising the chimney and the remains of the plant, both in elevation and archeological, located 12 Badamiers Road, on Parcel No. 591, shown in the cadastre section AM, as shown surrounded by red on the plan annexed to the decree: inscription by order of 26 July 2024
Key figures
Famille Mourouvin - Historical owner
Former family owner of the sugar factory.
Famille Nillemogom - Historical owner
Family associated with factory management.
Origin and history
The Ravine-Glissante factory is a former sugar factory located on the island of La Réunion, in the municipality of Sainte-Rose. This industrial site, typical of the Réunion agricultural economy, was dedicated to the processing of sugar cane, a major activity of the island since the 19th century. Its iconic fireplace was listed at the Historic Monuments in 2002, before the entire site was protected in 2024, recognizing its heritage and architectural importance.
The factory was historically owned by the Mourouvin and Nillemogom families, local actors linked to the sugar industry. Its inscription covers both visible remains and archaeological elements, highlighting its role in the economic history of La Réunion. The legal protection of 2024 replaced and expanded that of 2002, confirming the desire to preserve this island industrial heritage. The site, now owned by the municipality, bears witness to the techniques of sugar production and social organization around these plants.
The exact location of the factory at 12 Badamier Road and its cadastre (parcelle 591, section AM) are documented, facilitating its identification. Although the sources mention a "fair" geographical accuracy, the site remains a historic landmark for Sainte-Rose. Its present state (open or closed to the public) is not specified, but its status as a historic monument makes it a potential place of memory and visit.
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