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Flights to Port Louis

Port Louis is the idyllic capital of Mauritius, the dreamy island state in the Indian Ocean in East Africa. Famous for its verdant parks and lush vegetation, sandy beaches and turquoise water, Mauritius has been one of the most popular destinations for unwinding for travelers from around the world. Take advantage of the best prices offered by Air France to travel to Port Louis for your perfect stay in the seaside city. Simply search for Flight Port Louis using our search engine and choose the best dates for your flight to the coastal city. Are you excited to learn more about the beautiful Mauritian capital? Do you need any suggestions for what to do, see and eat during your stay in Port Louis? Then read on

When to visit Port Louis?

The climate of Mauritius is simply perfect. The island is located in a dry tropical climate zone where temperatures rarely falls below 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The hottest months are November through March, when temperatures rise up to 35 degrees Celsius. Between December and April, is also the wettest time of the year. When planning your flight to Port Louis, keep in mind that February is the rainiest month of the year in Mauritius.

Why you should travel to Port Louis?

Port Louis is one of the choicest holiday destinations. Unsurprisingly so – located on the shore of the Indian ocean, the capital of Mauritius is a perfect getaway. Remote and peaceful, Port Louis has the perfect climate, delicious cuisine, rich in seafood, stunning ocean views and sandy beaches. Tea and rum plantations are never too far away, and there are multiple opportunities for swimming, diving and snorkeling. A quite island, the paradise-like Mauritius has a population of around 1,27 million people, and the population of Port Louis is around 148 thousand people.

What to do in Port Louis?

With its many luxurious hotels, quiet streets, lush parks and gardens, and long sandy beaches, Port Louis is just the perfect vacation destination. Once you are done with swimming, diving and snorkeling in the blue waters of the Indian ocean, discover the rich cultural heritage of Port Louis and Mauritius. The culture of the island was shaped by waves of colonization and migration. The architecture of Port Louis testifies to British and French influences, and the city's Aapravasi Ghat museum, located at the former immigration depot, tells the stories of Indian and Chinese immigration to Port Louis.

Here, make sure to enjoy the eclectic cuisine, rich in seafood and shaped by Indian, Creole, European and Chinese culinary traditions. Try the Mauritian biriani, the rice dish inspired by the Indian cuisine, and visit the Quatre Bornes market to taste local street food.

While visiting Port Louis, plan a trip outside the city to visit one of the islands lush tea and rum plantations. Located on volcanic soil, the island is hilly and is replete with hiking trails that take you up into verdant hilltops. In Port Louis, visit the Eureka plantation house and the lush 18th-century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens.