Mauritius Champs de Mars

 

 

 

 

 

Mauritius Champs de Mars


 
Mauritius Champs de Mars
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The Champs de Mars is located in Port Louis, Mauritius Island. Port Louis is also the capital city of the island. At the Champs de Mars is held horse racing every year. To assist to the racing course is one of the main hobbies of the Mauritian. In 1812 was founded the Mauritius Turf Club and during the same year was held the first horse racing course of the island. The Champs de Mars make part of one of the oldest race course in the southern hemisphere. The Mauritius Turf Club is known to the second oldest racing club in the world. The Champs de Mars is a real part of the history of Port Louis. Usually the horse racing is held as from the month of May and November. The horse races take place mostly on Saturdays mostly every week. So if you want to assist to the horse racing in the Champs de Mars you know when to visit the island.

 
 

 

Champs de Mars

 

 
   

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