Caudan Waterfront, Commercial waterfront complex in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Description
The Caudan Waterfront stands as a modern commercial development featuring retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, a marina, and the five-star Le Labourdonnais hotel along cobbled pathways overlooking the Indian Ocean harbor.
History
Named after Jean Dominique Michel de Caudan who established saltpans in the area around 1726, the site previously housed sugar manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and an astronomical observatory before its transformation into a commercial complex that officially opened in 1996.
Culture
The complex houses the Blue Penny Museum displaying rare stamps and historical artifacts, while the Caudan Arts Centre serves as a venue for theatrical performances, operas, conferences, and cultural events that celebrate Mauritian artistic expression.
Practical
Open daily from 9:12 AM to 7:12 PM, the waterfront provides tax-free shopping for international visitors, parking facilities, Wi-Fi access, and convenient transportation links to Victoria Bus Terminal for easy exploration of Port Louis.
Did you know?
The development incorporates sections named after colonial figures like Sir Henry Barkly and navigator Diogo Dias, while hosting the annual Vide Greniers vintage market on August 17th and photography exhibitions exploring the relationship between humans and the ocean.
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