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Port Louis Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Port Louis, Mauritius.
- Best time: May To October
- 5 places to see
About Port Louis
Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture.
Places to visit in Port Louis
- Place D’Armes
- Blue Penny Museum
- Jummah Mosque
- Aapravasi Ghat
- Mauritius Photography Museum
Things to do in Port Louis
- Dine At Yuzu
- Shopping At Central Market
- Le Caudan Waterfront Casino in Port Louis
- Enjoy Live Music At Keg & Marlin
- The Blue Penny Museum in Port Louis
Famous food in Port Louis
- DHOLL PORI
- VICTORIA PINEAPPLES
- VANILLA TEA
- SEAFOOD
- SUGAR
- MAZAVAROO
- GAJAK
- DIM SUM
Things to buy in Port Louis
- Homemade oils
- Traditional remedies
- Cashmere products
- Handicrafts
- souvenirs
- Home decor products made of cane
Where to shop in Port Louis
- Bagatelle Mall
- Centre Commercial Phoenix
- Flic En Flac
- Le Craft Market
- Curepipe
- Bay Bazaar
- Floreal Square
- Arsenal
Night life
- Fifty Five Lounge Club
- Zoobar
- Kenzi Bar
- 7 Merveilles Restro-Bar
- Lambic
- Banana Beach Club
- C Beach Club
