Port Louis District is the capital district of Mauritius. It has the biggest harbour on the island. A sugar terminal has been built close to the harbour for the exportation of sugarcane which is one of the biggest pillars of the Mauritian economy. The harbour has been extended through reclaimed land over the decades. The Caudan Waterfront for example which is just next to the harbor has been built over these reclaimed pieces of land.The noisy, vibrant city of Port Louis is a wonderful amalgam of different races and cultures, and its architecture, restaurants and street names reflect the multi-ethnic mix. French and British colonial periods are evidenced in many of the public buildings, the theatre and the racecourse, whilst colourful mosques, pagodas and temples are to be found at every turn.
Despite the maddening hubbub of rush-hour traffic and the narrow, one-way streets that make navigation a nightmare, there is something about Port Louis that is charming and energising. Most of the major sights are concentrated in a small central area and you can stroll around for hours stumbling across buildings of historical interest and interacting with friendly shopkeepers and fellow pedestrians.
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