L'Atelier

Top choice in Port Louis


This gorgeous little cafe has an upstairs bookshop, artworks on the wall, a concrete floor, wi-fi and a classy and contemporary feel to it – we could spend a whole afternoon here writing postcards. Food is similarly impressive, such as risotto of smoked marlin and saffron, a dry deer curry or saffron octopus with coconut milk, red beans and chutney.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Port Louis attractions

1. Jardins de la Compagnie

0.15 MILES

Jardins de la Compagnie is the city's most attractive garden, with its vast banyan trees, huge number of statues, quiet benches and fountains. During the…

3. Photography Museum

0.18 MILES

This small but engaging museum, down a cobbled lane opposite the Municipal Theatre, is the labour of love of local photographer Tristan Bréville. He's…

4. Government House

0.24 MILES

Government House is a beautiful French-colonial structure dating from 1738, although it was added to in later years. Outside it stands a typically solemn…

5. Place d'Armes

0.25 MILES

The city's most imposing boulevard, Place d'Armes is lined with royal palms and leads up to Government House, a beautiful French-colonial structure dating…

6. Mahé de Labourdonnais Statue

0.3 MILES

At the quayside end of Place d'Armes, the best-loved statue in the city has become its emblem throughout Mauritius.

7. St James Cathedral

0.34 MILES

Inaugurated in 1850, St James is the oldest Anglican church in Mauritius, and has a peaceful, wood-panelled interior with plaques commemorating local…

8. St Louis Cathedral

0.36 MILES

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