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1. Blue Penny Museum
The capital's best museum, Blue Penny, showcases prestigious collections that give visitors insight into the historical and cultural diversity of Mauritius. The museum’s pride resides in two issues of post office stamps dating back to 1847. Considered by many philatelists to be highly precious items, they are only lit up for ten minutes every hour to preserve their color. Blue Penny Museum also displays old marine maps, sculptures, engravings, paintings, and old documents recounting the island’s cultural wealth. In fact, visitors are compelled to follow the explorers and learn more about the successive occupation of the island, at the crossroad of civilizations from Europe, Africa, and Asia. Combining historical facts and local legends, this one-of-a-kind museum also houses a marble sculpture inspired by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre’s novel Paul et Virginie.
Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius230-210–9204Sight Details
Rate Includes: $225 MUR, Mon.–Sat. 10–5 (last entry 4:30) -
2. Caudan Waterfront
This waterfront complex of designer boutiques, cinemas, and restaurants is the place to stroll and shop in Port Louis. Great bargains on Mauritian products, like handmade glasses, artworks, and essential oils can be found here while enjoying a walk along the promenade that faces the harbor. The 120 shops offer a wide range of products from luxurious body care products and duty-free jewelry to hand-crafted souvenirs and international-brand textiles. The waterfront is an authentic melting-pot with numerous restaurants offering Indian, Asian, and Mauritius cuisine.
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3. L'Aventure du Sucre
The sugar industry, along with tourism, is one of the nation's main industries. In fact, some 80% of the island is under plantation. The L'Aventure du Sucre interactive museum, located in the town of Pamplemousses just north of Port Louis, sheds light on the history of the crop, the story of the slaves brought in to work in the cane fields, and the abolition of slavery following the British defeat of the French in the early 1800s. Located behind the historic facade of an old sugar mill, the tour takes about 90 minutes and finishes with sugar and rum tastings. Visitors can combine a visit to the museum with the lovely nearby botanic gardens, known as the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Gardens.
View Tours and ActivitiesBeau Plan, Pamplemousses, Mauritius230-243–7900Sight Details
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