Market
Port Louis Central Market
Port-Louis · Port Louis
AI-generated imageIn the heart of Port Louis, the Central Market, which Mauritians call Bazaar Port Louis, is first of all a neighbourhood market. Stalls are piled high with tropical fruit and vegetables, and the hall echoes with prices called out by traders vying for the attention of passers-by. Each section has its own character, and the place is best walked from end to end.
What sets it apart
People also come to eat on their feet: samosas and dholl puri at the kiosks, sweet pastries, and a glass of alouda, the island’s milky drink, to finish. Just outside, stalls sell clothes and bags; the first floor is given over to local crafts.
Highlights
- The fruit and vegetable hall
- Dholl puri, samosas and alouda at the kiosks
- Local crafts on the first floor
- Chinatown and its street art next door
Good to know
- Walk through every section before buying.
- Keep an appetite for the street food kiosks.
Getting there
In central Port Louis, a short walk from Le Caudan Waterfront and next to Chinatown.
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