Visit Port Louis District
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius and is located in the north-western part of the island. It is a vibrant
city, full of life and culture. The main attractions here are its waterfront promenade, museums, old buildings
and lovely beaches. Port Louis offers a variety of activities and experiences to suit all types of visitors.
The Caudan Waterfront area has many shops, restaurants and bars while La Citadelle Fort features an old fort with
an observation deck where tourists can get a stunning view of the city skyline. The Blue Penny Museum showcases a
collection of rare stamps from Mauritius's history dating back to 1847. A must-visit spot for tourists is the Champs de Mars Racecourse which hosts some exciting events throughout the year such as horse racing and trotting competitions. One interesting fact about Port Louis is that it was founded by French colonizers in 1735 who named it after their King - Louis XV - hence 'Port-Louis'!
city, full of life and culture. The main attractions here are its waterfront promenade, museums, old buildings
and lovely beaches. Port Louis offers a variety of activities and experiences to suit all types of visitors.
The Caudan Waterfront area has many shops, restaurants and bars while La Citadelle Fort features an old fort with
an observation deck where tourists can get a stunning view of the city skyline. The Blue Penny Museum showcases a
collection of rare stamps from Mauritius's history dating back to 1847. A must-visit spot for tourists is the Champs de Mars Racecourse which hosts some exciting events throughout the year such as horse racing and trotting competitions. One interesting fact about Port Louis is that it was founded by French colonizers in 1735 who named it after their King - Louis XV - hence 'Port-Louis'!
