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Port-Louis, founded by Mahé de Labourdonais in 1735, is the capital and main harbour of Mauritius. The Place d'Armes is the focal point of the town and is surrounded by several French colonial style buildings like the Government House, dating back to the 18th century, and the Municipal theatre that was also built during the same period. Port Louis has two cathedrals, one protestant and the other is catholic. |
The Supreme Court is also located here and you can also see some barracks of the 18th century and a history museum. The race tracks can be found near the town, at the foot of the mountains. The Fort Adelaide is a strong citadel built during the time of William IV and offers an amazing view of the race tracks. The waterfront is a lively place ideal for relaxation and offers shopping, eating and cinema theatres. To the south of Port Louis, Le Reduit, a colonial residence is surrounded by splendid gardens. It was built by the French for the Governors of that period. Beau Bassin, Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes and Vacoas are all located at a convenient proximity from Port Louis.
Domaine Les Pailles, ten minutes away from Port Louis, is a natural reserve extending over 1,500 hectares at the foot of a mountain range. The enchanting ambiance offered by nature and maintained by the several professionals, this area promises to be a rewarding experience. Domaine Les Pailles has a wide variety of restaurants offering a range of cuisine, a Casino, a pizzeria, a pool, a mini golf and the stables. You can also visit an area in the mountain that is home to some deer, monkeys and rare birds or the garden that has a mill, a prefect replica of the first sugar mills introducing visitors to sugar production techniques. You can also take a romantic trip on a cart or small train. The distillery here refines the rum of the Domaine.
Mahébourg
It is constructed on the splendid bay of Grand Port that was the centre stage for the naval battle between the French and the British in 1810, and Mahébourg still retains the secret charm of its past. The historic museum here tells the story of the battle of Grand Port. The old French house of the 18th century where the museum is located is the place where the British and French chiefs, wounded in the battle of Grand Port, were looked after. An artisan village built in 'Creole' architecture is located in the yard of the museum, offering a variety of handicrafts products.
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Chamarel (Colored earth) Colored earth of Chamarel can be reached by a twisting road drive from the Case Noyale village. It is made up of a hill and earth waves of contrasting colors, which has been the result of erosion. The nearby falls of Chamarel emerge from the moor and has beautiful vegetation. |
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Eureka, Maison Créole
This ancient "Creole" residence built in 1830 is in the middle of an enchanting park, with the Riviere de Moka waterfalls on one side and the Ory Mountain on the other.
Grand Bassin
Situated not far from Mare aux Vacoas, is one of the two natural lakes of the island, in the crater of a dead volcano. It is also a site for pilgrimage for a majority of Mauritians of Hindu religion.
Maison De St. Aubin
A visit to the factory and the Tea museum of Bois Chéri, and a tea tasting session at the cottage, is a pleasant experience. This is followed by a 'Creole' meal in the St. Aubin colonial house built in 1819. You may also visit the anthuriums and vanilla green house in its campus.
Souillac
It is a village located on the rough coast of the Savanne and has obtained its name from François Vicomte de Souillac, who was Governor of the island from 1779 to 1787. The garden on the sea front offers shadow and green space, and on the cliffs there is a museum at the Coral House. To the south limit of Souillac, Gris-Gris project itself into the sea.
Rochester Falls
Located at Souillac, the water of this falls has eroded the low resistant lava producing bizarre cuts. The road that leads to the falls goes through the sugar refinery of Terracine.
Ile Aux Cerfs
It is situated on the east coast and is accessible by a 20 minutes boat-ride from Pointe Maurice. Curepipe is the main residential town of the island with excellent shops and several restaurants. Between Curepipe and Floréal, there is the spectacular Trou aux cerfs, which is an extinct volcano of near 85 metres deep and 200 metres wide, offering panoramic view of the island.
