The city of Port-Louis, capital of the island, was founded in 1735 by François Mahé de la Bourdonnais.
Modern buildings appear between old houses, creating an interesting mixing of styles.

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This "monument" welcomes you when you enter the city.
A few years after I took the picture, the sign was gone. I think the responsible was a cyclone.

    

    

    

    

    
To the left, the statue of Mahé de la Bourdonnais.
 

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