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Comments:	This island location, part of the Mascarene Islands, is a former French colony in the Indian Ocean. This overseas department has exactly the same status as European France's departments (similar to counties) and regions. The French Constitution provides that, in general, French laws and regulations (France's civil code, penal code, administrative law, social laws, and tax laws etc.) apply to French overseas departments and is in essence, part of France. <p> Stella Matutina Museum, in an old sugar factory of the same name, opened in 1991. For 20 years, it was a place where the public could come to learn about the industrial techniques used in sugar cane production, as well as glean information about the history of Reunion Island and its people. In 2011, the Reunion region embarked on a project to completely renovate the museum and its site, as part of a new scientific and cultural program. Stella Matutina bears the “Musée de France” accreditation. <p> Hours of operation: Tuesday through Sunday 09.30 (9:30 am) to 17.30 (5:30 pm). Closed Monday. <p> Admission: Adult €6.50, Children 4 to 12 years old €2.50. If you ask nicely, they may let you in to just press the coin. <p> <b>Machine 1</b> is inside past the ticket counter, up the stairs to the left. Uses €1 and 5cent coins per design. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Stella Ile De La Reunion': <br> 1. (H) Old truck, <br> 2. (H) Old machinery. <p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 21°12'12.1"S Longitude: 55°17'43.8"E <br> Google Maps coordinates: Q7WW+J5 Saint-Leu, Réunion<p> 22/11/2025. Still here and making fine presses. meecham & ross. <p>
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Musée Stella Matutina

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6 Allée des Flamboyants
RÉUNION / MASCARENE ISLANDS - Saint Leu, France, 97436

Phone: +262 262 345 960

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This island location, part of the Mascarene Islands, is a former French colony in the Indian Ocean. This overseas department has exactly the same status as European France's departments (similar to counties) and regions. The French Constitution provides that, in general, French laws and regulations (France's civil code, penal code, administrative law, social laws, and tax laws etc.) apply to French overseas departments and is in essence, part of France.

Stella Matutina Museum, in an old sugar factory of the same name, opened in 1991. For 20 years, it was a place where the public could come to learn about the industrial techniques used in sugar cane production, as well as glean information about the history of Reunion Island and its people. In 2011, the Reunion region embarked on a project to completely renovate the museum and its site, as part of a new scientific and cultural program. Stella Matutina bears the “Musée de France” accreditation.

Hours of operation: Tuesday through Sunday 09.30 (9:30 am) to 17.30 (5:30 pm). Closed Monday.

Admission: Adult €6.50, Children 4 to 12 years old €2.50. If you ask nicely, they may let you in to just press the coin.

Machine 1 is inside past the ticket counter, up the stairs to the left. Uses €1 and 5cent coins per design. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Stella Ile De La Reunion':
1. (H) Old truck,
2. (H) Old machinery.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 21°12'12.1"S Longitude: 55°17'43.8"E
Google Maps coordinates: Q7WW+J5 Saint-Leu, Réunion

22/11/2025. Still here and making fine presses. meecham & ross.

Machine 1 - Inside around corner from ticket desk