Museums of the Capital
10 days long
Prepare at least $3250
(2 people, 3-star hotel, mid-range restaurants)
(2 people, 3-star hotel, mid-range restaurants)
Mauritius
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Chamarel
Culture and Art - 47%
Nature - 21%
Tours and Workshops - 15%
Other - 17%
Nature - 21%
Tours and Workshops - 15%
Other - 17%
Day 1
Odysseo Oceanarium Mauritius
Aqua Attraction
2.0 hours
$26.0
Odysseo is a place of discovery, education and awareness. Our purpose is not only to create wonder for our visitors but also to awaken their curiosity and desire to learn more. We are all citizens of the ocean and the it is important to understand...
the essential role it plays in maintaining the equilibrium of our planet! The ocean has so much to offer and we all have a role to play in its protection. Together, let's protect and save our ocean and planet!
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the essential role it plays in maintaining the equilibrium of our planet! The ocean has so much to offer and we all have a role to play in its protection. Together, let's protect and save our ocean and planet!
Blue Penny Museum
Museum/Gallery
2.0 hours
$7.0
Founded by The Mauritius Commercial Bank and erected at the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, this state-of-the-art Museum is one of the jewels of Mauritius cultural establishments. Resolutely modern and dynamic in its conception, it houses an exqu...
isite heritage collection that speaks of Mauritius and the region. Transcending time and space, from the first explorer to set foot on the island, all through its successive settlers from Europe, Africa and Asia, an exciting adventure awaits you. Interwoven with reality are the numerous legends which make us all dream. If deep down, you want to taste the soul of Mauritius, to feel its heart beating with memories of the past, to learn all about what makes it so endearing, then the Blue Penny Museum is a must.
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isite heritage collection that speaks of Mauritius and the region. Transcending time and space, from the first explorer to set foot on the island, all through its successive settlers from Europe, Africa and Asia, an exciting adventure awaits you. Interwoven with reality are the numerous legends which make us all dream. If deep down, you want to taste the soul of Mauritius, to feel its heart beating with memories of the past, to learn all about what makes it so endearing, then the Blue Penny Museum is a must.
Le Caudan Waterfront
Neighborhood, Photo Spot
Above all, the Caudan Waterfront is a cultural destination that offers its visitors an unforgettable experience. Whether you are a history buff, an art and theater enthusiast, a foodie, fan of artisanship or shopping, you will love the authentic a...
nd vibrant experience of the Caudan Waterfront!
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nd vibrant experience of the Caudan Waterfront!
Day 2
Domaine Les Pailles
Natural Attraction, Park
Stretching more than 3,000 acres, this nature park and cultural center features fun activities for all ages including tours by horse-drawn carriages, train rides, pony rides for children and an adventure safari in Land Rovers along winding mountai...
n trails.
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n trails.
Day 3
Natural History Museum
Museum/Gallery
Founded in 1880, this museum features an exhibit of the popular Dodo, the flightless bird that has been extinct since the end of the 17th century, and a vast library collection of more than 50,000 books.
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Les Jardins de la Compagnie
Park
This is a paradise in the city center, where you can hide from the scorching sun and recharge your batteries for further routes around the capital of Mauritius. The huge, centuries-old banyan trees with thick vines that grow here are the last rema...
ining ones in Mauritius and the Mascarene Islands. Amazing plants, fragrant tropical flowers, birdsong, a parade of bats, as well as the sound of a nearby stream make the park an unforgettable corner of your stay in Mauritius. Another feature of this heavenly place are the statues. Among them you can see famous people, as well as various animals.
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ining ones in Mauritius and the Mascarene Islands. Amazing plants, fragrant tropical flowers, birdsong, a parade of bats, as well as the sound of a nearby stream make the park an unforgettable corner of your stay in Mauritius. Another feature of this heavenly place are the statues. Among them you can see famous people, as well as various animals.
Government House
Architectural Building
Government House is an old colonial building in the Baroque style, made of carved stone and wood. The first and ground floors were built during the time of the first French rulers of the island in 1738. The house was the place of official activiti...
es of the governor, as well as his daily receptions. The second floor of the building was built by the last French governor. Tourists are allowed to enjoy the magnificent architecture only from the outside, without the right to visit the interior. But around the Government House there are beautiful gardens, decorated with exquisite sculptures made of marble. They are installed in honor of two great Englishmen - Queen Victoria and William Stevenson, who was governor of the island for six year.
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es of the governor, as well as his daily receptions. The second floor of the building was built by the last French governor. Tourists are allowed to enjoy the magnificent architecture only from the outside, without the right to visit the interior. But around the Government House there are beautiful gardens, decorated with exquisite sculptures made of marble. They are installed in honor of two great Englishmen - Queen Victoria and William Stevenson, who was governor of the island for six year.
The Photographic Museum
Museum/Gallery
The Photographic Museum was created by Marie-Noëlle and Tristan Bréville since 1966. By doing such an amazing job, the Museum goes beyond the conservation and preservation mission. It creates and saves the memory of a nation! Mauritius greatly nee...
ded a place to preserve its memory and the Bréville couple made this a reality. International press even described the Museum as "one of the biggest preservation work of the 20th century." Located in an 18th century building, visitors will have the opportunity to meet the creators of the Museum. Our Mission • The Photographic research. • Preservation and Conservation. • Insure the photographic legacy. • Promote Mauritian photography. • Develop a passion for photography. • Safeguarding an exceptional heritage. The Content • More than one thousand cameras. • The first photographic lens which equipped one of the first ever made photographic camera and bought by a Mauritian in Paris in 1839. • The fabulous collection of Mauritian "daguerreotypes" • One of the biggest photographic collection in the world: nearing a million documents! • The largest collection of mauritian post cards in the world, Photo: Jean-Jacques Fabien vintage films on Mauritius, tintypes and autochromes.
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ded a place to preserve its memory and the Bréville couple made this a reality. International press even described the Museum as "one of the biggest preservation work of the 20th century." Located in an 18th century building, visitors will have the opportunity to meet the creators of the Museum. Our Mission • The Photographic research. • Preservation and Conservation. • Insure the photographic legacy. • Promote Mauritian photography. • Develop a passion for photography. • Safeguarding an exceptional heritage. The Content • More than one thousand cameras. • The first photographic lens which equipped one of the first ever made photographic camera and bought by a Mauritian in Paris in 1839. • The fabulous collection of Mauritian "daguerreotypes" • One of the biggest photographic collection in the world: nearing a million documents! • The largest collection of mauritian post cards in the world, Photo: Jean-Jacques Fabien vintage films on Mauritius, tintypes and autochromes.
Day 4
Jummah Mosque
Religious Sight
2.0 hours
The Jummah Mosque, built in the 1850s, is one of the oldest operating religious buildings on the island. Talented craftsmen from India were hired for styling, decoration, figurative work, and ornamentation. The mosque is constantly visited by Isla...
mic leaders, scientists, and naathvans. It has survived to this day in extremely good condition and is described in the tourist service guide as a star among the most beautiful religious buildings in the country.
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mic leaders, scientists, and naathvans. It has survived to this day in extremely good condition and is described in the tourist service guide as a star among the most beautiful religious buildings in the country.
St Louis Cathedral
Religious Sight
The parish church became St Louis Cathedral in 1847. After the restoration carried out in 2007, the style of the cathedral remained unchanged. A monumental, stately building flanked by two stone towers, it is the most popular image on postcards of...
Mauritius. Inside, the cathedral is decorated with exquisite stained glass windows and frescoes made by the hands of ancient masters. And all this splendor amazes even more if, while you are under the arches, an ancient organ sounds.
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Mauritius. Inside, the cathedral is decorated with exquisite stained glass windows and frescoes made by the hands of ancient masters. And all this splendor amazes even more if, while you are under the arches, an ancient organ sounds.
Citadel Fort Adelaide
Historic Place
The Fort Adelaide is one of four surviving fortresses on the island. Built between 1830 and 1840. It received its name in honor of the wife of King William IV of Great Britain. The fort structure, built from huge basalt blocks, dominates the ci...
ty, located on top of a hill that is located at an altitude of 240 meters above sea level. Inside the fortress, there are mysterious tunnels, huge open rooms, halls, one of which houses an exhibition of cannons. By climbing one of the stairs to the observation decks,you can enjoy a beautiful view of the capital, the hills. the cargo port, the hippodrome and the ocean.
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ty, located on top of a hill that is located at an altitude of 240 meters above sea level. Inside the fortress, there are mysterious tunnels, huge open rooms, halls, one of which houses an exhibition of cannons. By climbing one of the stairs to the observation decks,you can enjoy a beautiful view of the capital, the hills. the cargo port, the hippodrome and the ocean.
Day 5
The Friendly Dodo
Aqua Attraction, Natural Attraction, Tour
We are offering individual excursions and outdoor experiences for couples and small groups. Among those are dolphin trips and swimming (all year round), whale watching (depending on the season). We are normally the first to drive out to the dolphi...
ns. We have guided hikes on the Le Morne Brabant, Black River Peak, in the Sept Cascades waterfalls) along the south coast and many other natural attractions. You can of course also book with us normal driven tours around the island. The vans and taxis we are booking are new and having a safe driver. It is important for us to keep it authentic and in small groups. We also have a no shop policy means that we are not visiting any shops along the road unless you want to do so.
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ns. We have guided hikes on the Le Morne Brabant, Black River Peak, in the Sept Cascades waterfalls) along the south coast and many other natural attractions. You can of course also book with us normal driven tours around the island. The vans and taxis we are booking are new and having a safe driver. It is important for us to keep it authentic and in small groups. We also have a no shop policy means that we are not visiting any shops along the road unless you want to do so.
Day 6
L Aventure du Sucre
Museum/Gallery, Tour
3.0 hours
$17.0
L Aventure du Sucre is a state-of-the-art, well-equipped museum set within the walls of an ancient sugar mill, presenting the history of Mauritius, inextricably linked with sugar production. Initially, the plant was founded in 1797 and operated un...
til 1999. Much of the equipment remains to this day, and former workers are on hand to answer questions about the factory and the complex process of turning sugar cane into crystals. The excursion is as informative as possible and is very popular with children, as it has many interactive features. Moving from room to room, you flip through the pages of the history of Mauritius from the first Dutch settlements to the present day. At the end of your historical journey, you will be able to taste some of the 15 varieties of unrefined sugar, two of which were invented in Mauritius, and in the museum boutique you can purchase all existing varieties of sugar, marmalade, tropical fruit jam and rum made from molasses.
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til 1999. Much of the equipment remains to this day, and former workers are on hand to answer questions about the factory and the complex process of turning sugar cane into crystals. The excursion is as informative as possible and is very popular with children, as it has many interactive features. Moving from room to room, you flip through the pages of the history of Mauritius from the first Dutch settlements to the present day. At the end of your historical journey, you will be able to taste some of the 15 varieties of unrefined sugar, two of which were invented in Mauritius, and in the museum boutique you can purchase all existing varieties of sugar, marmalade, tropical fruit jam and rum made from molasses.
SSR Botanic Garden
Natural Attraction, Park
2.0 hours
$6.0
The Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses is one of the oldest gardens in the world. Its history dates back to 1770, when the French botanist Pierre Poivre founded a garden here in order to grow plants for the production of spices. Currently, the gar...
den occupies about 25 hectares and its collection of plants includes more than 650 varieties, including baobabs, bottle palms, giant water lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, a large spice garden and many others. One of the main attractions of the garden are 85 different varieties of palm trees brought from different parts of the world, the most unusual of them are the Elephant's Foot, cabbage, and fan palms. Among the water lilies, the most famous is “Amazon Victoria”; its leaves reach 2 meters in diameter and can support a weight of up to 50 kilograms. Visitors to the garden are enveloped in extraordinary smells, because such aromatic plants as nutmeg, tea tree, clove tree, camphor tree, and magnolia grow here. Many trees in the garden were planted personally by political leaders: Indira Gandhi, Francois Mitterrand, Robert Mugabe.
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den occupies about 25 hectares and its collection of plants includes more than 650 varieties, including baobabs, bottle palms, giant water lilies, dozens of medicinal plants, a large spice garden and many others. One of the main attractions of the garden are 85 different varieties of palm trees brought from different parts of the world, the most unusual of them are the Elephant's Foot, cabbage, and fan palms. Among the water lilies, the most famous is “Amazon Victoria”; its leaves reach 2 meters in diameter and can support a weight of up to 50 kilograms. Visitors to the garden are enveloped in extraordinary smells, because such aromatic plants as nutmeg, tea tree, clove tree, camphor tree, and magnolia grow here. Many trees in the garden were planted personally by political leaders: Indira Gandhi, Francois Mitterrand, Robert Mugabe.
Day 7
Raphael Fishing
Aqua Attraction, Tour
There’s something very special about Saint Brandon. You can ask everyone that has been there, once you have experienced a complete breakaway from the world while enjoying the deep blue sea while diving, or skimming across the water above the majes...
tic reef or reeling in your first catch of the day, there’s nothing quite like having the place to yourself.
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tic reef or reeling in your first catch of the day, there’s nothing quite like having the place to yourself.
Day 8
Aapravasi Ghat
Historic Place, Museum/Gallery
The complex of buildings, built in 1934, was called the “immigration terminal”. It became the first point in the British colonies to receive migrant workers from India. Currently, it houses a museum that uses the latest technology to recreate the ...
past and study the lives of these people.
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past and study the lives of these people.
Mauritius Postal Museum
Museum/Gallery
2.0 hours
The museum displays exhibits that were at the origins of the development of the country's postal service, as well as collections of stamps of the Universal Postal Union and Mauritius. In the collection you can see a copy of the most expensive stam...
p in the world, the Blue Penny, the original of which is displayed in the Blue Penny Museum. The Postal Museum opens the curtain on the history of the development of the postal service, its employees, telephone and telegraph. In the museum building there is a souvenir shop where you can buy, in addition to standard memorabilia, postal albums and stamps.
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p in the world, the Blue Penny, the original of which is displayed in the Blue Penny Museum. The Postal Museum opens the curtain on the history of the development of the postal service, its employees, telephone and telegraph. In the museum building there is a souvenir shop where you can buy, in addition to standard memorabilia, postal albums and stamps.
Day 9
Rivulet Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary
Natural Attraction, Reserve/Zoo
The Rivulet-Terre Rouge Estuary Bird Sanctuary is an important wintering ground and refuge for hundreds of migratory birds that annually escape the harsh winter months that prevail in the northern hemisphere. In 2004, a visitor center was built wi...
thin the reserve to allow people to watch the birds from a closer distance. At the center's office you can find information about birds and have the opportunity to use a telescope.
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thin the reserve to allow people to watch the birds from a closer distance. At the center's office you can find information about birds and have the opportunity to use a telescope.
Day 10
Moris Otreman
Tour
Travelling means meeting and sharing! Come and discover the Mauritian people, its History, customs and cultures and let's share together our values and lifestyles! Visit an organic garden producing aromatic and medicinal plants, support local init...
iatives such as this project in permaculture, get closer to the spirituality, meet local craftspeople, discover the island through rambling paths or heritage tours. Feel free to contact us in English, French, German or Italian! Moris Otreman, enjoy your slow travel journey while visiting Mauritius, as there is a country behind the beach!
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iatives such as this project in permaculture, get closer to the spirituality, meet local craftspeople, discover the island through rambling paths or heritage tours. Feel free to contact us in English, French, German or Italian! Moris Otreman, enjoy your slow travel journey while visiting Mauritius, as there is a country behind the beach!
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