πŸ›οΈ Culture, history & markets Β· Port Louis

Museum of Photography (Port Louis)

A small private museum in an old colonial building, with thousands of photos, cameras and daguerreotypes of old Mauritius.

πŸš— From the villa45 min Β· 32.9 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed30 min – 1 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayβ˜€οΈ Morning Β· 🌀️ Afternoon
πŸ’° PriceRs 100–300 (CHF 1.7–5.2)Small entry fee.

Founded by photographer Tristan BrΓ©ville, the MusΓ©e de la Photographie holds one of the oldest photography collections in the Indian Ocean: early daguerreotypes, old cameras and a huge archive of images of 19th- and 20th-century Mauritius. Opening hours are limited; call ahead.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 45 min (32.9 km) off-peak. Directions in Google Maps β†—

Tips

  • πŸ’‘ Opening hours are limited: call before going.