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5-Day Mauritius Itinerary for Foodies in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Port Louis Central Market
    15 mins (5.5 km) from SSR International Airport

    The Port Louis Central Market is famous for its fresh produce, spices, and street food. Start your day with a traditional Mauritian breakfast of 'roti chaud' and 'alouda'. For lunch, try some 'dholl puri', a flatbread filled with bean curry and chutney. End your day with some 'gato pima', sweet potato cakes, and a cup of 'chai'.

  2. Day 2: Chamarel Rum Distillery & Restaurant
    45 mins (27 km) from Port Louis Central Market

    Visit the Chamarel Rum Distillery and learn about the rum-making process. Enjoy a rum tasting and lunch at the distillery's restaurant, which offers a stunning view of the Chamarel Mountains. Try the 'Chicken Rougaille', a Creole-style chicken dish, paired with a glass of 'Rum Vanille'.

  3. Day 3: La Table du Château
    45 mins (25 km) from Chamarel Rum Distillery & Restaurant

    La Table du Château is a fine-dining restaurant located in the Château de Labourdonnais, a restored 19th-century mansion. Indulge in their 6-course tasting menu, which features local ingredients and flavors. Try the 'Ti Punch', a Mauritian rum cocktail, and end your meal with the 'Banana Tatin' dessert.

  4. Day 4: L'Atelier de Grand Fond
    30 mins (10 km) from La Table du Château

    Join a cooking class at L'Atelier de Grand Fond and learn how to make traditional Mauritian dishes. Start with 'bouchons', small fried pastries filled with fish or pork, and move on to 'vindaye', a tangy fish curry. End your class with a lesson on how to make 'rhum arrangé', a flavored rum infusion.

  5. Day 5: Grand Baie Bazaar
    45 mins (22 km) from L'Atelier de Grand Fond

    The Grand Baie Bazaar is a popular shopping destination with a variety of stalls selling souvenirs, clothing, and food. Try some 'gateau piment', chilli cakes, and 'samoussas', fried pastries filled with vegetables or meat. Have a refreshing 'Phoenix' beer and end your day with a seafood dinner at one of the beachfront restaurants.

Recommendations

Don't miss the street food at Flic-en-Flac beach, including 'mine frite', a noodle dish, and 'poulet grille', grilled chicken. Take a day trip to Black River Gorges National Park and hike to the 'Cascade Chamarel', a beautiful waterfall. For a unique experience, try the 'sugar walk' at the L'Aventure du Sucre Museum, which takes you through the history of sugar production in Mauritius.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Port Louis Central Market (2 hours, $10)
  • Chamarel Rum Distillery & Restaurant (4 hours, $60)
  • La Table du Château (3 hours, $150)
  • L'Atelier de Grand Fond (5 hours, $100)
  • Grand Baie Bazaar (3 hours, $30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $350

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