Port Louis Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Mauritius
About Port Louis
The city ofPort-Louishas played a leading part in the struggle between theFrenchandBritishoccupation (1735-1935) and was considered during that period as "the star and the key of the Indian Ocean". There are many historical places and buildings to visit. It is also one of the best place to learn about and appreciate more the Mauritian cultures and traditions, and by far the best shopping destination on the island. Still, overseas visitors to Port Louis are mostly businesspeople, as most tourists visiting Mauritius are more interested in the beaches and nature elsewhere on the island. In a way, this is true for the locals too, as people from the city relocate to the hills outside the city. On the upside, this means that the city is not overly touristy, and except for the traffic jams at rus
Top Attractions in Port Louis
Explore the best things to see and do in Port Louis:
- ★Aapravasi Ghat
- ★Blue Penny Museum
- ★Caudan Casino
- ★Caudan Waterfront
- ★Champs de Mars
- ★Chinatown
- ★Citadelle
- ★Government House
Where to Eat in Port Louis
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Black Steer
- 🍴First Restaurant
- 🍴La Bonne Marmite
- 🍴La Boussole
- 🍴Le Calife
- 🍴Mystic Masala
Where to Stay in Port Louis
- 🏨Bourbon Tourist Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Le Champ de Mars
- 🏨Hotel Le Grand Carnot
- 🏨Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel
- 🏨Le Saint Georges Hotel
- 🏨Le Suffren Hotel and Marina
Port Louis Travel Guide Sections
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