La Cigale Estate
- Rooms
- 9 rooms, 18 beds
- Where
- Côte d'Or, Praslin
- Beach
- 4 min on foot
- Airport
- 18 min by car
You will find La Cigale Estate in Cote Dor, Praslin, a hotel on the Seychelles Tourism register. It has 9 rooms and 18 beds. It makes a handy base for Praslin's beaches and the Vallée de Mai.
- Licence
- Small Hotel
- Status
- Operational
- Register number
- No. 389
- Manager
- Mr Maxime Rachel
- Rooms
- 9
- Beds
- 18
- Address
- Côte d'Or, Praslin
- Telephone
- Show number +1 more
- Show email
- Website
- www.lacigaleestate.com
Contacts open when you tap, to keep them safe from spam bots. Last checked 25 October 2026.
About La Cigale Estate
- A plantation house built in 2020 by a family that has farmed land in Seychelles since the 17th century, as a tribute to its ancestors. An intimate boutique hotel and spa in 4.5 acres of tropical gardens a few steps from Côte d'Or beach.
- Handcrafted colonial furniture chosen by the owners on their travels, and oil-soaked recycled teak.
- The whole estate can be booked exclusively.
Source: The property's own website, lacigaleestate.com, read 25 Oct 2026
Rooms and Apartments
La Cigale Estate has 9 rooms on the official register and 18 beds. There are 2 room types.
Five spacious en-suite bedrooms overlooking the Indian Ocean or the gardens.
Four secluded suites with their own living space, an indoor-outdoor bathroom and a plunge pool.
Source: The property's own website, lacigaleestate.com, read 25 Oct 2026
Restaurants and Bars
Meals on the beach, in the garden or by the pool, sunset aperitifs and afternoon high tea daily, sommelier wine-cellar tastings and private Creole cooking classes with the chef.
Source: The property's own website, lacigaleestate.com, read 25 Oct 2026
At the Property
- Spa with massages and body treatments
- Yoga, Pilates and meditation
- Floodlit tennis court, pickleball and pétanque
- Swimming pool with a shallow children's pool
- Technogym fitness room
- Games room with pool table, shuffleboard and ping pong
- Paddle boards, kayaks and snorkelling gear
Source: The property's own website, lacigaleestate.com, read 25 Oct 2026
Where It Is
| Airport | Praslin Island Airport | 18 min by car12.7 km |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry jetty | Baie Sainte Anne ferry jetty | 4 min by car3.3 km |
| Beach | 1Anse Volbert (Cote d'Or) | 4 min on foot0.3 km |
| Beach | 2Anse Gouvernment | 25 min on foot1.9 km |
| Beach | 3Anse Petit Cour | 3 min by car2.2 km |
| Restaurant | 4La Goulue Café | 5 min on foot0.4 km |
| Restaurant | 5Boba Republic 4 | 8 min on foot0.6 km |
Times are for a normal day on the local roads and paths, worked out from OpenStreetMap.
- Côte d'Or beach: a few steps away
Source: The property's own website, lacigaleestate.com, read 25 Oct 2026
The Area
Cote Dor is on Praslin. Praslin is the second-largest island, known for the Vallée de Mai palm forest and the beaches at Anse Lazio and Anse Volbert. It is a short flight or a ferry ride from Mahé.
Questions People Ask
How many rooms does La Cigale Estate have?
9 rooms and 18 beds, as listed on the Seychelles Tourism Department register.
Is La Cigale Estate licensed?
Yes. It is licensed as a small hotel by the Seychelles Tourism Department, register number 389, with the status operational. The registered manager is Mr Maxime Rachel.
Where is La Cigale Estate?
In Cote Dor, on Praslin, Seychelles.
Can I book La Cigale Estate online?
Yes. The listing links to its live booking page with rates and availability.
Does La Cigale Estate have a restaurant?
Yes, 1: Dining around the estate.
How far is La Cigale Estate from the airport?
Praslin Island Airport is 12.7 km away, about 18 minutes by car.
How far is La Cigale Estate from the ferry jetty?
The Baie Sainte Anne ferry jetty is 3.3 km away, about 4 min by car.
What is the nearest beach to La Cigale Estate?
Anse Volbert (Cote d'Or), 0.3 km away, about 4 min on foot.
Are there restaurants near La Cigale Estate?
Yes. La Goulue Café (5 min on foot), Boba Republic 4 (8 min on foot).
Where this information comes fromEvery fact on this page has a source
Licence, category and location: Seychelles Tourism Department, Directory of Tourism Products (June 2026).
Map and distances: OpenStreetMap contributors (coastline, roads, beaches, jetties), road and walking routes from routing.openstreetmap.de.
The property's own website, lacigaleestate.com, read 25 Oct 2026.
Facts on this page last checked 2026-10-25.
