Plaine Verte

Port Louis


Located on the far side of the citadel, Plaine Verte is the Muslim quarter of the city and strongly contrasts with the glass towers in central Port Louis. Very little care is given to the area's facades – construction materials (usually concrete) are always left exposed – which gives the neighbourhood a certain dilapidated feel despite the lively bustle. After snooping around some of the alleyways for tucked-away bakeries, make your way to the vibrant fabric shops lining Papillon Street.


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Nearby Port Louis attractions

1. SSR Memorial Centre for Culture

0.28 MILES

This simple house museum near the Jardin Plaine Verte was home to Mauritius' father of independence, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, from 1935 until 1968. It's…

2. Fort Adelaide

0.32 MILES

Fort Adelaide resembles a Moorish fortress. Built by the British, the fort sits high on the crown of a hill, offering splendid views over the city and its…

3. ICAIO

0.39 MILES

One of Mauritius' premier art institutions, this fine space is designed to increase local exposure to high-quality art, with four temporary exhibitions…

4. Chinatown

0.48 MILES

The Chinese have traditionally occupied an important position in the life of Port Louis, and the area between the two 'friendship gates' on Royal St forms…

5. St Louis Cathedral

0.56 MILES

The slightly austere St Louis Cathedral dates from 1932 and is popular with the Chinese community.

6. Champ de Mars Racecourse

0.58 MILES

This racecourse was a military training ground until the Mauritius Turf Club was founded in 1812, making it the second-oldest racecourse in the world…

7. Jummah Mosque

0.58 MILES

The Jummah Mosque, the most important mosque in Mauritius, was built in the 1850s and is a striking blend of Indian, Creole and Islamic architecture – it…

8. King Edward VII Statue

0.63 MILES

This statue of King Edward VII within the grounds of Champ de Mars Racecourse was created by sculptor Prosper d'Épinay.

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