Port Louis City of Mauritius
Anyone who goes to Port Louis, be it for a simple courtesy visit or for professional activities, must certainly know the Company Garden on La Chaussée Street. The Garden dates back since the colonies and certainly has its own story, but this article is more about the monuments dwelling in this beautiful garden. Even since …
The Harbour Front of Port Louis back in the late 1950s was very different compared to now, if not to say, completely different today. The Albion Docks at the border of the harbour opposite the Labourdonnais Square could still be seen with the railway tracks crossing the front of Port Louis and the big cranes …
Forming part of a recent tradition and celebrated every year now, China Town in Port Louis organizes this Festival whereby the chinese culture is much emphasized. During this festival, traditional chinese foods and snacks are sold to the public at a lower price that usual and the variety is mouth watering. Additionally, this event is …
During the early British period Mauritius was still under a high development phase, and Port Louis at that time was the main town knowing the most constructions and outcomes and the fact that the harbour was there, it was obviously the busiest place too. The Labourdonnais Square was yet just empty space with trees only …
The Traditional Milkman/Milk Seller with his bicycle in front of the harbour at Place D’Armes in Port Louis. This method of selling and distributing milk has completely phased out of the country since the late 1980s, and the interesting part is how the milk was stored in those iron tanks placed on those classic bicycles. …
Horse Racing in Mauritius dates back since the early British Colony and every Saturday the Champ de Mars welcomes all these fellow turfists during the Horse Racing Season. An activity that is certainly entertaining to the general public and profitable to those lucky betters! The average Mauritian will certainly agree that Horse Racing as the …
Back in 1965, the M1 Motorway was already existent and we could get still get a glimpse of the increase in traffic in the City Centre. At that time, the ‘Place D’Armes’ was a two-way traffic road (now one-way). The glory of the city centre, whilst many would prefer the silent low-traffic and low-movement type …
The Place D’Armes, famous for its taxi stand with these vintage old cars has always made this spot a main access in Port Louis. On one side facing the Government House and on the other facing directly the harbour, the Place D’Armes is a window on the city. Dating back to the french period, this …
These old colonial buildings certainly dates back to the early British period and it is sad how they are no longer preserved as they should. Some are even at the point of crumbling down. La Chaussée street in Port Louis was among the busiest streets even back then and is still today and so many …
Port Louis, Dr Ferrière Street, before the stone building of the Government Printing was pulled down to be replaced by the actual State Bank of Mauritius back in 1991. The building on the right still serves as one of the Blyth Brothers branches. It is also said that the Government Printing building dates back to …
Found in the Capital City of Port Louis, the Central Post Office (also known as the General Post Office) dates back since the early Colonial period. The building was erected in 1868, but was inaugurated in December 1870 by Governor Gordon. The Post Office now acts as a Postal Museum showing the history of the …
Accidents happen… but hopefully this one wasn’t serious with casualties. During the recent few years accidents have been very serious with reported cases of fatalities, and for sure all kinds of measures are being adopted to reduce this stress for everyday drivers. If we take a look backwards in the 50s/70s and now, it is …
The Horse Racing has been an iconic activity in Mauritius since the early British Colonial Times. Fans of Horse Racing will definitely not miss the season starting in March and ending in December every year, and even though considered a hobby or entertainment for most, it is still a very addictive passion for a few. …
A bird-eye view on ‘Citée Vallijee’ construction nearing completion round 1967, and a complete difference from what the actual ‘Citée Vallijee’ looks like. After the cyclones of 1960, Alix & Carol, many families were homeless and the government then decided to construct cheap and quick housings to remedy to the situation. At that time the …
This new building was erected somewhat in the early 1960s and replaced the previous one which was more of colonial style. At that time, the Desforges Street (now Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Street) was a two-way traffic street but now it is converted to a one-way street towards the Municipality. Image courtesy of: Philippe Wong
Avec le boum économique de l’après-guerre, Maurice voit émerger une classe moyenne qui s’intéresse de plus près à l’automobile. C’est ainsi que l’on voit apparaître sur les routes de l’île la Morris, Minor, une petite voiture anglaise. Les industries sucrières sont les premières à se l’approprier, suivi des chauffeurs de taxis. C’est l’époque de la …
The Central Post Office, even though the image dates the 60s, the Central Post Office dates well before the 1900s and is a structure still standing today. Of course, the environment is no longer the same as were these parking space we can see in the foreground now has been replaced by the motorway.