In FERNEY, where people return to their roots – a reconnection with nature that takes us on an adventure that awakens all five senses! This culinary journey continues with contemporary Mauritian cuisine, enhanced by a selection of local ingredients sourced from the surrounding area. Taysiir Joomun
A panoramic view stretching from sky to earth, a cool breeze caressing your skin, in a peaceful atmosphere with the sounds of nature echoing in the background… In FERNEY, this immersion is brought to life through a variety of experiences: hiking in the valley, a guided 4×4 tour, a picnic in the gardens, a twilight safari… A sensory journey that extends all the way to the table, through the local Mauritian produce! This cuisine, orchestrated by Chef Gérald Richard, features venison, wild boar, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. The “Discover the Flavors of FERNEY” menu is served with a dash of adrenaline and adventure.
During the day, the adventure can last five hours, featuring a hike or a guided 4×4 tour, followed by lunch at the lodge. For appetizers: gadjacks, vegetarian samosas, chili cakes, and arouille cakes. For the main courses, venison “dry curry” with cashews and raisins is served alongside wild boar salmi. For dessert: a cassava pudding with coconut and purple arouille ice cream. The landscape is also perfect for the “Hike & Picnic” experience: a 5-km hike, followed by a picnic in the gardens. Farata with grilled octopus, mini quiche with venison rillettes, baguette with venison or tandoori chicken, and tamarind juice round out the culinary exploration of the region.
At the end of the day, FERNEY welcomes lovers of nighttime landscapes with the Twilight Safari. Accompanied by a driver-guide in a 4×4 as the sun sets and the sky turns red, visitors settle into the heart of nature. Deer, wild boars, and bats may emerge from their hiding places. On site, a 100% locally sourced appetizer is served—featuring, among other things, wild boar or venison rillettes on farata and banana chips—all while taking in nature’s spectacle. With the FERNEY Night Package, the adventure continues with the “Discover the Flavors of FERNEY” menu, set against the backdrop of the valley coming alive under the stars.
