ποΈ Culture, history & markets Β· Port Louis
Malartic tomb & Champ de Mars monuments
An obelisk at the end of the Champ de Mars honouring the French governor Malartic (1800), with the statue of King Edward VII nearby.
π From the villa50 min Β· 34.1 kmoff-peak estimate
β±οΈ Time needed30 min β 1 hnot counting the drive
π Best time of dayβοΈ Morning Β· π€οΈ Afternoon
π° PriceFree
At the far end of the Champ de Mars racecourse stands the tomb of the Comte de Malartic, governor of Γle de France who died in 1800, a white obelisk surrounded by the mountains around Port Louis. The racecourse also has a statue of King Edward VII. Worth a look if you come for the races.
Getting there
Driving route from the villa
π By car: 50 min (34.1 km) off-peak. Directions in Google Maps β