Place to visit
Citadelle de Port-Louis, Mauritius: what it is and when to go
Citadelle de Port-Louis is a building in Mauritius (Port Louis). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to November. In December there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 47. It has an article in one Wikipedia: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Mauritius on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Mauritius · History
- Where
- Mauritius
- Best time
- April to June and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- MRU Plaine Magnien, 35 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -20.16373, 57.51025
What it is and where
Citadelle de Port-Louis is a building in Mauritius (Port Louis). It has an article in one Wikipedia: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Mauritius on this site.
It is in Port Louis, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 1.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -20.16373, 57.51025; the nearest main airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU, Plaine Magnien), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mauritius (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Citadelle de Port-Louis is April to June and September to November.
- JanPossible13:06
- FebPossible12:40
- MarPossible12:08
- AprBest time11:32
- MayBest time11:03
- JunBest time10:47
- JulPossible10:53
- AugPossible11:19
- SepBest time11:53
- OctBest time12:28
- NovBest time12:59
- DecPossible13:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Mauritius in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Mauritius
To enter Mauritius there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Entry refused if you've been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Mauritius checklist. Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR); plugs: Type C and G · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 999 · 112 · 114 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- St. Louis Cathedral, Port-LouisBuilding in Mauritius403 m
- Jummah MosqueMosque in Port Louis, Mauritius706 m
- Port Louis Photography MuseumMuseum in Mauritius708 m
- Natural History Museum, Port LouisMuseum in Port Louis, Mauritius816 m
- Aapravasi GhatBuilding complex in Port Louis, on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius956 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mauritius guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Citadelle de Port-Louis?
It is a building in Mauritius. It has an article in one Wikipedia: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Mauritius on this site.
When is the best time to visit Citadelle de Port-Louis?
April to June and September to November. In December there are 13 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 47.
How do you get to Citadelle de Port-Louis?
The nearest main airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), 35 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mauritius is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mauritius map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have St. Louis Cathedral, Port-Louis, Jummah Mosque, Port Louis Photography Museum. The rest is in the Mauritius guide.
Keep reading
- Port Louis20 places to see in and around Port Louis, Mauritius: Aapravasi Ghat, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Le Pouce. Best time: April to June and September to No
- MauritiusBefore travelling to Mauritius: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: you get up to 180 days as a tourist without applying for anything.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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