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10 best places in Port Louis
Port Louis is a compact port capital under an extinct volcano, where colonial forts, Hindu temples and a Chinatown all sit within a short walk of the harbour.
Le Caudan Waterfront
A harbourside development of shops, restaurants, a cinema and a marina right on the water.
Blue Penny Museum
A museum inside Caudan Waterfront housing Mauritius's legendary 1847 postage stamps.
Port Louis Central Market
A two-storey market for spices, tropical fruit and street food, five minutes from the waterfront.
Champ de Mars Racecourse
The world's second-oldest racecourse, running since 1812, where the whole city turns out on Saturdays.
Aapravasi Ghat
A UNESCO site marking the landing point of the first indentured Indian labourers in the 19th century.
Fort Adelaide (Citadelle)
A hilltop fort with panoramic views over the harbour and the mountains around Port Louis.
Jummah Mosque
The island's oldest and most beautiful mosque, right in the heart of the capital.
Chinatown
A compact Chinese quarter of noodle shops, dim sum and old-school spice stores.
Municipal Garden (Company Garden)
A shady historic garden in the city centre, home to century-old banyan trees.
Le Café des Arts
A cosy café near the waterfront for coffee and dessert after a walk through the market.
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