ARTISANAL BUTCHER & FRENCH TRAITEUR — BLACK RIVER, MAURITIUS

The art of the French butcher, in the heart of the west coast.

Exceptional Charolais beef, house-made charcuterie and ready meals. The know-how of a true French butcher, right on your doorstep.

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French Butcher

Artisan & passionate

Exceptional Charolais

Superior breed meat

House Charcuterie & Meals

Made on site, every day

The Artisan's Advice

Custom cuts, to order

OUR PRODUCTS

The best of French butchery

Exceptional products, selected and prepared with forty years of French know-how — from the kitchens of Lyon to Black River.

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Charolais Beef

Our Charolais beef rib is the flagship product of the house. Exceptional meat, tender and marbled, for quality lovers.

House Charcuterie

Fresh sausages, pâtés en croûte and terrines prepared on site according to traditional French recipes.

Ready Meals

Gratin dauphinois with Comté, slow-cooked daily specials, takeaway portions. French cuisine at home, effortlessly.

French Fine Grocery

A selection of fine grocery products imported from France to accompany your meats and dishes.

Le Cap Taisne butcher shopfront in Black River

OUR EXPERTISE

Our ready meals, made in-house

Every day, we prepare authentic ready meals on site: our gratin dauphinois with AOP Comté, slow-cooked daily specials, and generous takeaway portions.

Perfect for an effortless dinner, a lunch with colleagues or an evening with friends. Order in advance for your events — we prepare to order according to your wishes.

Whole rabbit, special cuts, custom orders: talk to Éric, your butcher.

A special request? A specific cut, a custom preparation, a dish for an event? Don't hesitate — Éric prepares your special orders on request.

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OUR STORY

A French butcher, a passion

Behind every cut stand nearly forty years of craft. Éric, your butcher, trained the French way — charcutier, butcher and cook — and ran an institution in the heart of Lyon's Croix-Rousse for three decades.

It is this exacting standard, this respect for the product and this taste for a job well done that he brought to Black River. Le Cap Taisne is, above all, a story of passion: for quality meat, authentic recipes and personalized advice.

Every customer is welcomed like a friend of the house, every cut is made to order, and every dish is prepared with the same care as for his own table.

— Éric

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The shop in pictures

The workshop, the counter, dishes heading out for pick-up: snapshots taken on the spot, no staging.

THEY TRUST US

What our customers say

Reviews from our customers, published on our Google Business Profile. Your review matters too — find us on Google.

"We discovered Éric through word of mouth. And we trusted him. He recommends Charolais beef ribs, just EXCEPTIONAL !! Not to mention the gratin dauphinois with Comté. May Éric stay in Mauritius for a long time to continue delighting us."

Michel Ilardo

December 2025

"If you want good French homemade products, you've come to the right place! The owner is a true epicurean who talks about his products with passion and advice. An essential contact!"

Fabrice RABRET

June 2025

"Caterer products from France in a dream setting: no reason to take vacations anywhere but Mauritius! Éric is here to bring you Lyon sunshine in the land of sunshine. Charcuterie, meats and cooked dishes. Come for your pleasure, ... and his."

Wattez Thierry

June 2024

"A family welcome and quality products. Le Cap Taisne, a professional of French gastronomy at the service of epicureans."

Stella Rampon

June 2024

"The unmissable place for your fresh products prepared with delicacy by our caterer Mr. Éric, a journey well worth taking."

Vivian Jean

May 2026

"Fantastic service, delicious French food at more than reasonable prices. The portions are very generous. All the real French delicacies and treats."

Mario Loulié

June 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED

You might be wondering…

Everything you need to know to order your meats, charcuterie and French ready meals in Black River.

Where is Le Cap Taisne and which areas do you serve?

Le Cap Taisne is a French butcher and traiteur located in Black River (Rivière Noire), on the west coast of Mauritius. We welcome residents and visitors from Black River, Tamarin, La Preneuse and Flic-en-Flac looking for Charolais beef, house-made charcuterie and French ready meals.

What are your opening days and hours?

We are open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The shop is closed on Sunday and Monday.

What are your specialties?

Our flagship product is Charolais beef — a superior breed, tender and well-marbled. We also make our own charcuterie (fresh sausages, pâtés en croûte, terrines), ready meals prepared on site such as gratin dauphinois with AOP Comté, and a fine grocery range imported from France.

Do you offer catering and orders for events?

Yes. Every day we prepare French ready meals to take away. For your dinners, lunches or receptions, you can order in advance: we prepare to order according to your wishes, including special cuts and custom requests such as a whole rabbit.

Do you take special orders?

Yes — feel free to ask: specific cuts of meat, custom cuts and dishes for your events. Éric prepares your special orders on request — message us on WhatsApp.

How do I place an order?

The easiest way is to message us on WhatsApp. Éric then calls you back to confirm your order in person, and you collect it in our shop in Black River. For premium cuts and ready meals, it is best to order ahead.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept cash, card and MCB Juice.

Who is the butcher behind Le Cap Taisne?

Éric, founder of Le Cap Taisne, grew up in the tradition of French butcher shops, between Aveyron and exceptional terroirs. He selects the meats himself, makes the charcuterie and dishes, and advises every customer on the right cut and how to cook it — gladly sharing recipe ideas along the way.

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