Exploring the Historic Citadelle: Fort Adelaide

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, located in Pamplemousses. Exit the garden and head south on Royal Road (A1). Walk for about 1.5 kilometers until you reach the roundabout at the intersection with the M1 highway. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto M1 towards Port Louis. Continue walking along this road for approximately 5 kilometers. Keep an eye out for the signs that indicate you are approaching Fort Adelaide. As you get closer, you'll enter the city of Port Louis. Follow the signs directing you to Sebastopol Street. The Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) will be on your left. Look for the entrance near the top of the hill.

• Public Bus

  From Pamplemousses, walk to the nearest bus stop on Royal Road. Take the bus heading towards Port Louis. The bus ride will take approximately 30 minutes. Disembark at the bus terminal in Port Louis. From there, you can either walk or take a local taxi to Citadelle (Fort Adelaide). If walking, head southeast on Deschartres Street, then turn left onto Sebastopol Street. Continue straight, and you will reach the entrance to the Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) located at the top of the hill.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct option, you can hire a taxi from any location in Pamplemousses. Inform the driver that you wish to go to Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) in Port Louis. The journey typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. The driver will take you directly to the entrance of the Citadelle, which is situated at the peak of the hill on Sebastopol Street.