Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. It is situated on the West coast and is a forty minutes drive from the airport. Port Louis is the largest city of the island and the only harbour. The main attractions in Port Louis are the Champ de Mars for horse racing, “Marie Reine De La Paix” which offers a fantastic view of the harbour, the main food market, and many of its historic and colonial buildings such as La Citadelle.