Port Louis

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Port Louis, Mauritius Tourism - Port Louis, Mauritius Vacation Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Port Louis , the capital of Mauritius, was founded by the French governor and colonist Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais in 1735. Situated on the north-west coast, Port Louis is the business and administrative capital of Mauritius. Packed with office-workers during the day, it quickly quietens down after office-hours – allowing visitors to enjoy a night out along the famous Caudan Waterfront. Those arriving during daylight hours should head for the bustling Central Market or Champ de Mars: the oldest racecourse in the Indian Ocean region. Port Louis (French: Port-Louis) is the capital city of Mauritius, located in the Port Louis District, the western part also lies in the Black River District. The city is the country's economic, cultural, political centre and most populous city, it is administered by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis. According to the census made by Statistics Mauritius in 2012, the population was at 148,001. See in Port Louis, Mauritius ============== Aapravasi Ghat, ex-Coolie ghat - a World Heritage Site. It was the landing point for the indentured labourers, mainly from India, in the 19th century, following the abolition of slavery in 1834. Its symbolical significance has been highlighted in 'The Aesthetics of Coolitude', devised by poet and semiologist Khal Torabully. Corner House - A fabulous stationery shop, selling all kinds of wonderful pens, pencils and books. Excellent service and a great range of goods. Has the most eccentric shopkeeper. Worth visiting just to see him. Caudan Waterfront. China Town where you will find Chinese shops, restaurants and pharmacies with modern and traditional Chinese remedies. The Stamp Museum, Mauritius Natural History Museum and the Blue Penny Museum. The Mauritius blue penny and penny orange from 1847 are among the rarest stamps in the world, and you can view them here along with a plethora of other rare cultural and historical artifacts from the island. Champs de Mars horse racing courses. The St Louis Cathedral. The Jummah Mosque, Royal Rd, a rare proof of the skills of Tamil craftsmen and other craftsmen of India, who also built temples and churches. A haven of peace in the middle of this busy capital. Port Louis Market known as Bazaar Port Louis where you find local products, cheap clothing, and local spices. Port Louis Theatre Do in Port Louis, Mauritius ============== Visit the Caudan Waterfront, a meeting place for teenagers and young lovers, which is comprised of a shopping centre, kiddyland and a huge food court offering most cuisines. Fish market If you want to have a glimpse of Mauritian life, go to the Port-Louis Market where varieties of exotic food, fruits and other items are sold. There you will meet Mauritians from all over the country who have come to shop.