Start the day and continue the Mauritius cultural tour at the Pamplemousses garden, more formally known as Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens, which is one of the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Famous for its long pond of giant water lilies, the garden was first constructed
during the French Period.
The visit continues to La Citadelle also known as Fort Adelaide which has fulfilled the strategic purpose of guarding the harbor against enemy attacks and fires that broke in the city.
Next, walk to the famous central market of Port Louis our Capital and the center of the local economy since Victorian times, is a good place to get a feel for the everyday life of locals. It is also the perfect place for every visitor to put their bargain skills into practice in the Local Souvenir Market.
On your way visit China-town. The Chinese have traditionally occupied a quietly industrious position in the life of Port Louis. Here you will see the rich mercantile life of the hard-working Chinese community, the busy Chinese restaurants and groceries. Lunch will be served at Fortune 8 Chinese Restaurant.
After lunch enjoy free shopping time at Le Caudan Waterfront, a commercial development in Mauritius. It includes shops, banking facilities, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, a marina and also a covered craft market for those last minute souvenir shopping.
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