Caudan Waterfront
Salt in the air, colour overhead. A gentle introduction to the capital.
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MAURITIUS · THE CAPITAL20.16° S 57.50° E
EVERY STREET. A DIFFERENT STORY.
The Port-Louis
Guide
A city of many cultures, little discoveries and very good things to eat. Get to know the capital at your own pace.
Discover the city01GET TO KNOW THE CITY
Find a place that speaks to you.
Photo by Henri FayolleCentral Market
Come to the Central Market with a little appetite and room to browse. A food stop, a look through the produce stalls and time to compare a few souvenirs make a satisfying first visit.
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Photo by Henri FayolleChinatown
Give Chinatown time for a meal and a wander. A neighbourhood becomes more interesting when there is room to stop, look and ask about what is being served.
Royal Street & its side streets03Make the city your own.
Plan your day, find something to taste and get to know the market.
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One day in Port Louis, from the market to the waterfront
Give Port Louis a morning for its streets and a little longer for its stories. This route brings together the market, one heritage visit, lunch in Chinatown and time by the water.
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Port Louis Central Market, a guide to your visit
Come to the Central Market with a little appetite and room to browse. A food stop, a look through the produce stalls and time to compare a few souvenirs make a satisfying first visit.
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What to eat in Port Louis, one small order at a time
Begin with a savoury bite, leave room for a bowl in Chinatown and decide on something sweet afterwards. You can discover a lot without turning lunch into a checklist.
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Port Louis cruise stop, plan your time ashore
A good Port Louis stop begins with the journey off the ship and ends with a clear return plan. Once those are settled, choose a city visit that leaves time to enjoy it.
Read the guidePhoto by Henri FayolleThe city has stories.
Walk with us.
Our Port-Louis heritage and street-food tour brings the city’s history to life. From Caudan to the Central Market and Chinatown, meet the places, flavours and stories that give the capital its character.
3 h 30Caudan WaterfrontEnglish & French
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A taste of ChinatownTHE CITY, ONE BITE AT A TIME
Come for the sights.
Stay for another bite.
A warm dholl puri. A bowl of boulettes. A conversation across a market counter. Some of the best introductions to Port-Louis happen over something to eat.
Follow your appetite01
Small plates. Many influences. One very Mauritian city.
02A CITY WITH MANY LAYERS
There’s more to the story.
Look a little closer, and the city begins to open up.
1735
Port-Louis, Capital City of Mauritius
A harbour. Many histories. The story of a city that belongs to the whole island.
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Photo by Henri Fayolle
History & peopleA harbour. A thousand beginnings.
To understand Port-Louis, begin with the people who arrived by sea, and those whose journeys were never freely chosen.
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Photo by Henri FayolleWhere to eatSave a table. Leave room for a snack.
Market stalls, a Chinatown table and waterfront counters to help you choose lunch in Port-Louis.
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Getting hereFind your way into the city.
Plan the arrival and the return before choosing the stops in between.
Read the storyGET YOUR BEARINGS
Less searching.
More discovering.
The waterfront, the market, the streets in between. See how the city fits together and save a few places for your day.
Open the city map01Ten places. Your own way between them.
Port-Louis · 20.16° S, 57.50° E
The city has a voice.
Begin at Caudan. Listen to the first chapter of our self-guided walk, available in English and French.
Your complimentary copyA little Port-Louis.
A little Port-Louis.
To take with you.
Places to discover, flavours to try and practical notes for your day in the city. A guide by Andeor, to keep on your phone.
Listen to the first chapter03A LITTLE PLANNING GOES A LONG WAY
Arrive ready. Leave room for surprises.
Before you go.
How much time should I allow in Port-Louis?
A couple of hours gives you time around Caudan and one nearby stop. A full day leaves room for the market, Chinatown, a museum and a longer lunch. Keep a margin for traffic, heat and opening hours.
Where can I park for a city visit?
Caudan lists Marina Quay, Dias Pier and Caudan Arts Centre parking. The Docks also offers parking with shuttles. Check the entrance, current tariff and return arrangements before walking into the city.
Can I book the Andeor guided tour here?
Yes. Choose a date in the guided-tour section to open Andeor’s booking panel on this site. It displays the available departures, party options and current prices before you continue to checkout.
Is the PDF guide free?
Yes. Enter your first name, surname and email to download the English or French edition. There is no account to create and no automatic newsletter subscription. Save the file on your phone to read it offline.
Can I visit on a Sunday?
You can plan a waterfront visit, but do not expect every shop, stall or museum to be open. The Blue Penny Museum publishes a Sunday and public-holiday closure. Confirm the places you most want to see before setting out.
BEYOND THE CITY