Port Louis - Post Report Question and Answers

Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?

For people with physical disabilities, some challenges may exist—particularly in areas like Port Louis, where sidewalks and accessibility infrastructure can be limited. - May 2026


Yes, this is not a disabled-friendly environment and Port Louis is a jumbled, organic mess of sidewalks, streets, curbs, gutters, and infrastructure. There are cross-walks and ramps, but they seem to have been planned to take you as far away from where you need to go as possible. You never see a wheelchair in Port Louis. Furthermore, there are no sidewalks to speak of in the villages and smaller towns so I'd imagine it's quite dangerous for someone with ambulatory issues. - Jun 2014


Yes. - Feb 2009