This excursion will introduce you to the city of Port Louis, founded in 1735 by Mahe de Labourdonnais, where you will visit the historic Fort Adelaide also known as the Citadel. Built by the English in 1835 and one of the few fortifications of British origin remaining on the island.
From here, you will enjoy a view stretching over almost the entire city. Your next stop will be a visit to the central market (also known as bazaar). Here you will be amazed by the variety of products you will find – fruits, vegetable, scent sticks, spices, pashmina, linen are amongst the most sold products.
Your next stop will be at the Caudan Waterfront, a modern precinct facing the harbour. Its 170 boutiques display beautiful collections of local designers and famous brands. Its craft market is an open bazaar, impregnated by exotic scents of spices, souvenirs and basketry.
We will then visit the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, renamed as Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, is the highlight of any visit to the north. It is the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere, dating back to 1735. Admire a magnificent collection of local and exotic plants, a variety of giant water lilies, rare plants from Mascarene, the baobab, giant palms and the Talipot palm, whose flower only blossoms after 50 years.
Approximate timing:
08:45 - 09:00 Port pick-up
09:00 - 09:30 Citadel
09:45 - 10:45 Central Market
11:00 - 12:15 Caudan Waterfront
12:40 - 13:40 Lunch
13:50 - 15:20 Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
This excursion will introduce you to the city of Port Louis, founded in 1735 by Mahe de Labourdonnais, where you will visit the historic Fort Adelaide also known as the Citadel. Built by the English in 1835 and one of the few fortifications of British origin remaining on the island.
From here, you will enjoy a view stretching over almost the entire city. Your next stop will be a visit to the central market (also known as bazaar). Here you will be amazed by the variety of products you will find – fruits, vegetable, scent sticks, spices, pashmina, linen are amongst the most sold products.
Your next stop will be at the Caudan Waterfront, a modern precinct facing the harbour. Its 170 boutiques display beautiful collections of local designers and famous brands. Its craft market is an open bazaar, impregnated by exotic scents of spices, souvenirs and basketry.
We will then visit the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, renamed as Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, is the highlight of any visit to the north. It is the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere, dating back to 1735. Admire a magnificent collection of local and exotic plants, a variety of giant water lilies, rare plants from Mascarene, the baobab, giant palms and the Talipot palm, whose flower only blossoms after 50 years.
Approximate timing:
08:45 - 09:00 Port pick-up
09:00 - 09:30 Citadel
09:45 - 10:45 Central Market
11:00 - 12:15 Caudan Waterfront
12:40 - 13:40 Lunch
13:50 - 15:20 Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
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