Musée de la Compagnie des Indes

The Musée de la Compagnie des Indes is a maritime museum in Port-Louis displaying artifacts, ship models, trade goods, and documents from the French East India Company. The rooms systematically present objects that merchants and sailors used during their voyages between Europe, Africa, Asia, and America.

The museum was founded in 1984 and preserves the legacy of French maritime trade from the 17th through 18th centuries through its collections. It documents the era when French merchants traveled the world and built commerce networks spanning multiple continents.

The collection displays furniture, porcelain, and objects from Africa, Asia, and America that reflect how merchants and traders lived daily. You can see how people across different parts of the world connected through commerce and what goods they valued most.

The museum is open daily and offers guided tours for groups with advance notice. Plan time to view the objects carefully in each room and read the information provided alongside the displays.

A special exhibition shows a restored diorama of the city of Pondicherry with detailed buildings and street life. Additionally, you can view the interior of a Company agent's residence with original furnishings and fabrics from that period.

Location: Port-Louis

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:30

Phone: +33297821913

Website: http://musee.lorient.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.71062,-3.36378

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43