What to do and see in Port Louis, Port Louis District: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

May 2, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Sandwiched between the Indian Ocean and a mountain backdrop, Port Louis blends Mauritius modernity and tradition. The Caudan Waterfront entices shoppers with fashion, local crafts and live entertainment. Domaine les Pailles, with its 18th-century ox-driven sugar mill and colonial architecture, houses a new casino. Seek out the capital city's vast Bazaar, built in 1828, for spices, souvenirs and a lunch of fried noodles. For great views, hike the pedestrians-only road up Signal Mountain.
Restaurants in Port Louis

1. The Crown Lodge Mauritius

Champ de Mars, Port Louis, Mauritius +230 5497 4990 [email protected] http://www.crown-lodge.net/english/
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5.0 based on 252 reviews

The Crown Lodge Mauritius

One of the oldest horse-racing clubs in the world. The Champ de Mars saw the first race on the 25th June 1812. While you enjoy the show, our fully dedicated Crown Lodge team will do everything possible to make your wish come true. Sit back and enjoy the variety of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and local snacks offered throughout the day. Transfer from and back to your hotel or place of residence. Access to our private VIP box, access to a private teller, all Inclusive.

Reviewed By Cameron0189

One of the absolute highlights of our honeymoon in Mauritius was a Sunday afternoon spent at The Crown Lodge. Jerome and his team hosted the day superbly - the drinks were kept flowing and plenty of tasty canapes were served throughout. More importantly there was a great atmosphere among all the guests and a perfect view of the finishing post. From a UK couple who have been to race courses all over the country, this is NOT one to be missed! Thanks to everyone for an awesome day out!

2. The Photographic Museum

Rues du Vieux Conseil,, Port Louis, Mauritius +230 5970 1440 [email protected] http://www.museedelaphotomaurice.com
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

The Photographic Museum

The Photographic Museum was created by Marie-Noëlle and Tristan Bréville since 1966. By doing such an amazing job, the Museum goes beyond the conservation and preservation mission. It creates and saves the memory of a nation! Mauritius greatly needed a place to preserve its memory and the Bréville couple made this a reality. International press even described the Museum as "one of the biggest preservation work of the 20th century." Located in an 18th century building, visitors will have the opportunity to meet the creators of the Museum. Our Mission • The Photographic research. • Preservation and Conservation. • Insure the photographic legacy. • Promote Mauritian photography. • Develop a passion for photography. • Safeguarding an exceptional heritage. The Content • More than one thousand cameras. • The first photographic lens which equipped one of the first ever made photographic camera and bought by a Mauritian in Paris in 1839. • The fabulous collection of Mauritian "daguerreotypes" • One of the biggest photographic collection in the world: nearing a million documents! • The largest collection of mauritian post cards in the world, Photo: Jean-Jacques Fabien vintage films on Mauritius, tintypes and autochromes

Reviewed By Drafatadin - Mauritius, null

Nice place to visit ! Have a bottle of water along with you You can go along with family to visit the vicinity too

3. Port Louis Waterfront by Landscope Mauritius

Mauritius, Port Louis, Mauritius +230 210 4151 [email protected] http://portlouiswaterfront.com/
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Port Louis Waterfront by Landscope Mauritius

The vision behind the construction of the Port Louis Waterfront was to create a space that would offer a diversity of leisure, shopping, eating and entertainment opportunities in a safe and secure environment both for Mauritians and tourists alike. For years the Port Louis Waterfront, with its esplanade of 100 000 square feet, green spaces, children’s playground, food outlets, restaurants, pub, shops, cinema theatres and a splendid view over the port area, was the place to be. The thousands of Mauritians and tourists visiting or transitioning through the Port Louis Waterfront daily rendered the place lively. After two decades, a new master plan has been devised by Landscope (Mauritius) Ltd for the revamping of the Port Louis Waterfront. After the renovation, in addition to inland water feature the Port Louis Waterfront now has the SBM fountain, a gift of the State Bank of Mauritius to celebrate the colours of unity which epitomizes the Mauritian’s harmony as one people and one nation.

Reviewed By mparfitt630 - Wakefield, United Kingdom

We went to Port Louis a few times and really enjoyed the Waterfront. The shops and restaurants were great and the craft market was really good to see. There were also some really good restaurants in the area which were very reasonably priced. We visited the old market and were disappointed with it.

4. Le Caudan Waterfront

Port Louis, Mauritius +230 211 9500 [email protected] http://www.caudan.com
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4.0 based on 1,522 reviews

Le Caudan Waterfront

This modern waterfront shopping and entertainment complex in Port Louis features a wide array of shops, restaurants, 4- and 5- Start hotels, a casino, movie theatres, a history museum, a craft market and a marina and it hosts regular live street entertainment.

Reviewed By simBv - Brasov, Romania

If you are in Mauritius and miss some shopping there you are this place was my shopping mall, was my shopping oasis... (I work in the mall and I miss people shops and shopping)... pricey oasis...the place is across the street from local market where you find all most the same items like there but normal to cheap price, if you dare... The waterfront is clean, fancy, and cosmopolitan compare with local market.I liked the idea with the umbrella hanging, casino, bars, and restaurants, finally some clean nice restaurants.

5. Blue Penny Museum

Blue Penny Square Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis, Mauritius +230 210 8176 [email protected] http://www.bluepennymuseum.com
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4.0 based on 328 reviews

Blue Penny Museum

Founded by The Mauritius Commercial Bank and erected at the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, this state-of-the-art Museum is one of the jewels of Mauritius cultural establishments. Resolutely modern and dynamic in its conception, it houses an exquisite heritage collection that speaks of Mauritius and the region. Transcending time and space, from the first explorer to set foot on the island, all through its successive settlers from Europe, Africa and Asia, an exciting adventure awaits you. Interwoven with reality are the numerous legends which make us all dream. If deep down, you want to taste the soul of Mauritius, to feel its heart beating with memories of the past, to learn all about what makes it so endearing, then the Blue Penny Museum is a must.

6. Aapravasi Ghat

Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis, Mauritius +230 241 0401 http://www.aapravasighat.org
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4.0 based on 275 reviews

Aapravasi Ghat

Reviewed By DERtravels - Upland, United States

Our first stop of the day tour was at Aapravasi Ghat. I had no idea of this part of indentured servitude, especially in such a more recent part of history, 1834-1920. Our guide was excellent. We could almost feel the presence of those souls from China, India and South East Asia while they waited to be transshipped to other parts of the world. When we visited the grounds were open every day but Sunday

7. St Louis Cathedral

Bourbon St, Port Louis, Mauritius +230 208 4396 http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/africa/3383.htm
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4.0 based on 78 reviews

St Louis Cathedral

Reviewed By yVa-Go - Mauritius, null

As a tour guide and a Mauritius Citizen, its one of the best place to visit because it is the Diocese and it is the main Church where all big celebrations are done ! Nice Picture inside and very calm although it is situated in the capital of Mauritius where you have thousands of car running in front gate everyday

8. Pere Laval's Shrine

Ste Croix L'eglese Pere Laval, Port Louis, Mauritius +230 242 2129
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Pere Laval's Shrine

9. Central Market

Farquhar Street, Port Louis, Mauritius
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3.5 based on 1,030 reviews

Central Market

This bustling, lively open-air market offers a variety of goods for sale including fruit, herbs, spices and potions.

Reviewed By JackieM084 - Redhill, United Kingdom

Colours colours colours, beautiful and the aroma just go and see for yourselves so worth a visit truly

10. Natural History Museum

Jardin de la Compagnie, Port Louis, Mauritius +230 212 0639 http://www.mauritiusmuseums.mu
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3.5 based on 156 reviews

Natural History Museum

Founded in 1880, this museum features an exhibit of the popular Dodo, the flightless bird that has been extinct since the end of the 17th century, and a vast library collection of more than 50,000 books.

Reviewed By Goudatraveler

The museum has been reopend on 14th sugust 2019 after a major renovation. Exhibitions and displays have been well upgraded. Especialy the section om the dodo looks good and is interesting and worth a visit. (Note the official website of the museum at this moment states the museum is still closed for revation and the dodo relics are elsewhere but this is incorrect. The museum is really OPEN with the dodo relics returned)

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