A Day in Port Louis
The capital, on foot
City guide 2026
Markets, colonial landmarks, temples and waterfront - a self-guided walk, plus where to eat like a local.
Walk the city
Waterfront & History
- Caudan Waterfront - marina, cafes & shops
- Blue Penny Museum - rare stamps & island history
- Aapravasi Ghat - UNESCO indenture site
- Place d'Armes - palm-lined colonial avenue
Markets & Faith
- Central Market - street food, spice & crafts
- Jummah Mosque - Creole landmark
- Kwan Tee Pagoda - oldest Chinese pagoda (1842)
- Chinatown - noodles & dumplings at lunch
Views & Heritage
- Company Gardens - banyan-shaded green retreat
- St Louis Cathedral - 1750s stone church
- Fort Adelaide - panoramic hilltop citadel
- Champ de Mars - historic city racecourse
Port Louis: the north-west capital
Getting aroundPark at Caudan, explore on foot: hit the markets early - agree fares first.
Where to eat
Follow the queues - locals don't queue for bad food.
Street Food & Local
- Dewa & Sonslegendary dholl puri
- Ti Kouloirsnacks by the market
- Les Filaotraditional, good value
Chinatown & Casual
- First Restaurantdumplings & classics
- Nam Fongbig Chinese-Mauritian plates
- Urban Food Courtvariety for groups
Caudan & Smart
- Brasserie Chicrefined, French-inspired
- Lambic Beer Barrelaxed, wide menu
- Namasteauthentic Indian & veg
