Guidebook for Port Louis
Food Scene
Patisserie Salomon
It is right opposite the house! :)
For an authentic Mauritian experience in a romantic setting, this elegant, candlelit restaurant with silver service is one of the island's best and is a popular spot for weddings. It is a beautifully restored colonial mansion dating back to the 1800s, with an authentic stone water fountain, beautiful Banyan tree and a spiral staircase set among the verdant hills and sugar fields of Domaine de Bel Ombre in the unspoiled southwest, the source of 90 per cent of the ingredients used in the kitchen. It serves à la carte fusion food - think wild boar braised with red wine sauce and taro root - and authentic island dishes. Opt for a table on the terrace on a clear starry night.
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Le Château de Bel Ombre
For an authentic Mauritian experience in a romantic setting, this elegant, candlelit restaurant with silver service is one of the island's best and is a popular spot for weddings. It is a beautifully restored colonial mansion dating back to the 1800s, with an authentic stone water fountain, beautiful Banyan tree and a spiral staircase set among the verdant hills and sugar fields of Domaine de Bel Ombre in the unspoiled southwest, the source of 90 per cent of the ingredients used in the kitchen. It serves à la carte fusion food - think wild boar braised with red wine sauce and taro root - and authentic island dishes. Opt for a table on the terrace on a clear starry night.
The restaurant belonging to the interactive museum L’Aventure du Sucre is a surprisingly good find in an area where there is a dearth of eateries. It specialises in Mauritian fusion cuisine with a modern twist - think red snapper curry with coconut milk and traditional garnishes or lamb tajine with breadfruit medallions flavoured with cardamon. Dine in elegant but unfussy surrounds, or alfresco where you can linger over your à la carte dessert under a flamboyan tree.
Le Fangourin
The restaurant belonging to the interactive museum L’Aventure du Sucre is a surprisingly good find in an area where there is a dearth of eateries. It specialises in Mauritian fusion cuisine with a modern twist - think red snapper curry with coconut milk and traditional garnishes or lamb tajine with breadfruit medallions flavoured with cardamon. Dine in elegant but unfussy surrounds, or alfresco where you can linger over your à la carte dessert under a flamboyan tree.
This good value table d'hote set on an old sugar plantation, 10 minutes' drive from Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, offers a prix fixe Creole menu and à la carte grills to a mix of tourists and locals. What's unusual is its collection of vintage cars including an Austin 16, Churchill's car, and a Wolseley 'police car' scattered among the fruits and spices used in its dishes. For the best view, and the sound of birdsong, opt for one of the four tables on the veranda.
Chez Tante Athalie - Table d'hôte
A2This good value table d'hote set on an old sugar plantation, 10 minutes' drive from Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, offers a prix fixe Creole menu and à la carte grills to a mix of tourists and locals. What's unusual is its collection of vintage cars including an Austin 16, Churchill's car, and a Wolseley 'police car' scattered among the fruits and spices used in its dishes. For the best view, and the sound of birdsong, opt for one of the four tables on the veranda.
There has been a reasonably-priced rustic restaurant under the canopy of this ancient Banyan tree on Ile aux Cerfs ever since I can remember, only they've now banished the giant tortoises we used to ride on as kids. Food is fast and simple in this incarnation offering a modern Indian dining experience under open-sided thatched cabanas which keep off the sun yet let in the breeze, so you can make haste back to the beach. Run by Sun Resorts, good value thalis or combination platters are the house speciality, and there are a few western food options on the kids' menu.
La Chaumière Masala Restaurant
There has been a reasonably-priced rustic restaurant under the canopy of this ancient Banyan tree on Ile aux Cerfs ever since I can remember, only they've now banished the giant tortoises we used to ride on as kids. Food is fast and simple in this incarnation offering a modern Indian dining experience under open-sided thatched cabanas which keep off the sun yet let in the breeze, so you can make haste back to the beach. Run by Sun Resorts, good value thalis or combination platters are the house speciality, and there are a few western food options on the kids' menu.
To taste real home cooking, stop at this simple family-run table d’hote, with orange splatter paint walls and photographs of visits from famous reggae singers. Front of house is the charming Rico I’Intelligent, the village mayor, known locally as the President. His wife cooks up old family recipes in the kitchen, while his sister in law waits the tables. The set menu includes chicken, fish (occasionally wild boar), with five vegetables and rice, and desert. The value is unbeatable, because he doesn’t pay commission to taxi drivers (usually added to your bill).
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Palais de Barbizon
To taste real home cooking, stop at this simple family-run table d’hote, with orange splatter paint walls and photographs of visits from famous reggae singers. Front of house is the charming Rico I’Intelligent, the village mayor, known locally as the President. His wife cooks up old family recipes in the kitchen, while his sister in law waits the tables. The set menu includes chicken, fish (occasionally wild boar), with five vegetables and rice, and desert. The value is unbeatable, because he doesn’t pay commission to taxi drivers (usually added to your bill).
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful view of the ferries, it's where everyone goes!
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Port Louis Waterfront by Landscope Mauritius
Beautiful view of the ferries, it's where everyone goes!
The Banana has been “the place” on the island for a night out, beloved of both tourists and locals for over 20 years. The bar surrounds a towering flamboyant tree and is a good place to try a local Phoenix or Blue Marlin beer, or choose from a few international cocktails while listening to nightly live music. Upstairs, Zanzibar Nightclub,
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Banana Beach Club
The Banana has been “the place” on the island for a night out, beloved of both tourists and locals for over 20 years. The bar surrounds a towering flamboyant tree and is a good place to try a local Phoenix or Blue Marlin beer, or choose from a few international cocktails while listening to nightly live music. Upstairs, Zanzibar Nightclub,
The first beach club on the island, the C Beach Club attracts a mix of locals and tourists to its Sunday brunch held on the first Sunday of every month with occasional International DJs from Europe.
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Heritage C Beach Club
B9The first beach club on the island, the C Beach Club attracts a mix of locals and tourists to its Sunday brunch held on the first Sunday of every month with occasional International DJs from Europe.
Parks & Nature
Ile aux Cerfs Leisure Island
A little gem, must visit!
Black River Gorges
B103 - Plaine Champagne RoadHike in the rainforest
Le Morne Brabant
Mountain, waterfall, hiking
Praia de Flic En Flac
beach, seaside resort, lagoon, dolphins
Grand Bassin
Temple, Lake, Volcano!
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, commonly known as the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, is a popular tourist attraction in Pamplemousses, near Port Louis, Mauritius, and the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere
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Jardim Botânico Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, commonly known as the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, is a popular tourist attraction in Pamplemousses, near Port Louis, Mauritius, and the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere
Trou-aux-Biches is a small town with a public beach on the northern coast of the island Mauritius in the district of Pamplemousses. According to the World Travel group, the beach is one of the most beautiful on the island.
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Trou-aux-Biches
Trou-aux-Biches is a small town with a public beach on the northern coast of the island Mauritius in the district of Pamplemousses. According to the World Travel group, the beach is one of the most beautiful on the island.
These picturesque, 272-ft. waterfalls can be viewed from an upper deck & base with shallow swimming.
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Cachoeira de Chamarel
These picturesque, 272-ft. waterfalls can be viewed from an upper deck & base with shallow swimming.
Île Plate, also known as Flat Island, is a small island off the north coast of Mauritius. It is located 11 kilometres north of Cap Malheureux, the mainland's northernmost point. The small nature reserve of Coin de Mire lies between the two islands
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Flat Island
Île Plate, also known as Flat Island, is a small island off the north coast of Mauritius. It is located 11 kilometres north of Cap Malheureux, the mainland's northernmost point. The small nature reserve of Coin de Mire lies between the two islands
Huge outdoor amusement park with safari tours, camel rides & zip-lining, plus restaurants & shops.
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Casela World of Adventures
Royal RoadHuge outdoor amusement park with safari tours, camel rides & zip-lining, plus restaurants & shops.
The Tamarind Falls or Tamarin Falls are a scenic attraction of southwest Mauritius. They are a series of seven cataracts located on the Rivière Tamarin, two kilometers northwest of the large lake Mare aux Vacoas.
Tamarind Falls Reservoir
The Tamarind Falls or Tamarin Falls are a scenic attraction of southwest Mauritius. They are a series of seven cataracts located on the Rivière Tamarin, two kilometers northwest of the large lake Mare aux Vacoas.
Praia de Mont Choisy
Nice beach
There are only 12 leisure submarine operations in the world, and Blue Safari Mauritius is the only one, not only in Mauritius but in the entire Indian Ocean. Even if you are not a swimmer or diver, you can still enjoy the bountiful marine ecosystem through a breath-taking 35 metres dive in a submarine
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Blue Safari Submarine
There are only 12 leisure submarine operations in the world, and Blue Safari Mauritius is the only one, not only in Mauritius but in the entire Indian Ocean. Even if you are not a swimmer or diver, you can still enjoy the bountiful marine ecosystem through a breath-taking 35 metres dive in a submarine
Once you reach the bay of Blue Bay Marine Park, you will feast your eyes on some of the bluest waters and most breathtaking white sandy beaches you will ever see. When you see the turquoise blue color of the lagoon you will understand where the name comes from. The colors of the sea are incredible
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Blue Bay Marine Park
Once you reach the bay of Blue Bay Marine Park, you will feast your eyes on some of the bluest waters and most breathtaking white sandy beaches you will ever see. When you see the turquoise blue color of the lagoon you will understand where the name comes from. The colors of the sea are incredible
Le Pouce is the third highest mountain in Mauritius, at 812 meters. Only Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire and Pieter Both are taller. It is named Le Pouce because of the thumb-shaped peak of the mountain.
Le Pouce Mountain Peak
Le Pouce is the third highest mountain in Mauritius, at 812 meters. Only Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire and Pieter Both are taller. It is named Le Pouce because of the thumb-shaped peak of the mountain.
Nice public beach. Nice beach, ok water visibility, nice sand, black rocks, food stands, fruit stands, beverages above the beach.... overcrowded in weekends.
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Praia pública de La Cuvette
Nice public beach. Nice beach, ok water visibility, nice sand, black rocks, food stands, fruit stands, beverages above the beach.... overcrowded in weekends.
Sightseeing
Sete Cores da Terra
Waterfall, volcano and nature
Arts & Culture
The Blue Penny Museum a museum dedicated to history and art of Mauritius, is situated at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. It opened in November 2001. The museum collection includes the 1847 Blue Penny and Red Penny stamps.
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Blue Penny Museum
The Blue Penny Museum a museum dedicated to history and art of Mauritius, is situated at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. It opened in November 2001. The museum collection includes the 1847 Blue Penny and Red Penny stamps.
Shopping
Heading north east of Grand Bay found the small village of Goodlands, where lots of traditional Indian clothing along with local clothing for all ages are available.
There are many shops found along Goodlands’ main street thus many local and hand made products can be found in close proximity.
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Goodlands Market
Heading north east of Grand Bay found the small village of Goodlands, where lots of traditional Indian clothing along with local clothing for all ages are available.
There are many shops found along Goodlands’ main street thus many local and hand made products can be found in close proximity.
Port-Louis which is the capital of the island provides lots of small as well as big malls to shop. It is home to more than 100 small retail shops including typical Chinese shops selling herbs, and Chinese origin products or typical small shops selling clothing.
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Port Louis
Port-Louis which is the capital of the island provides lots of small as well as big malls to shop. It is home to more than 100 small retail shops including typical Chinese shops selling herbs, and Chinese origin products or typical small shops selling clothing.
Essentials
Simla Way
Royal Road