Champ de Mars Travel Guide: Top Sights in Mauritius, Tours & Travel

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Champ de Mars- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Mauritius; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Champs de Mars, located in Port Louis, is the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere, with its first race held in 1812. This historic venue continues to host horse races, attracting both local and international fans. Beyond the races, Champs de Mars is home to a statue of King Edward VII and the Malartic Tomb, honoring a French governor, and it is the site where Mauritius declared its independence in 1968. The racing season runs from April to November, with major events like the Duchess of York Cup and Maiden Cup drawing large crowds. Managed by the Mauritius Turf Club, the racecourse offers various seating options and a lively atmosphere on race days, complete with food stalls and a sense of excitement.

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Reviews of Champ de Mars

Hey guys it's Nash

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-09

Champs de mars got a great view from the private lodges...I higly recommend
ish srinivas

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-23

This is an amazing place.. would highly recommend anyone visiting mauritius to attend a raving day on a classic meeting.
Chef Kamal (Jay)

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-12

Love to go run or just walk in the In it. You also have 2 football fields for the teenagers or the elders. Very nice place to visit if you're a tourist.
Erland M. Rolfsnes

4
Reviewed: 2023-10-22

Quite an interesting and unusual place. Not exactly what you expect to see. Today we were there and got to the race, these are indescribable emotions, you just need to see it to understand. You can also bet on horses if you wish. The races take place on Saturdays and start at 12:45 local time. But you should arrive 1 hour or 30 minutes in advance to take a seat. The races themselves (as of October 2023) are shown on television. Some of the racetrack looks like a poor area where poor people live, with a lot of different ditches. In part, the territory looks neglected, but considering that this is Africa, everything looks very civilized. There are many contrasts in this place. The place is a must visit, especially on race day. Many indescribable emotions
Akash GG

3
Reviewed: 2022-05-25

Must have been a beautiful place when it was properly managed. It's the largest green space of the capital city, but very few enjoy its expanse, which is sad. Beacuse it has a very well maintained race track (of course) and joggers use it quite well. But the parking lots and closed down green areas are a real let down: this should have a been a lush, vibrant garden with permanent places to sit and enjoy the stunning panoramic views on the surrounding mountain ranges. Alas...