Sights in St Pierre
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Colonial Buildings
Colourful St-Pierre is easily seen in a day on foot. You'll find a scattering of colonial buildings in the centre, including the old Hôtel de Ville, which started life as a coffee warehouse for the French East India Company during the 18th century. The old colonial-era train station is now occupied by a nightclub. Nearby is the Bassin de Radout, a dry dock dating from the 19th century. Another must-see is the entrepôt Kervéguen, which was used as a warehouse by the French East India Company.
In the same area, keep your eyes peeled for the médiathèque Raphaël Barquisseau, another building dating from the thriving era of the French East India Company. There are many othe…
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Religious Buildings
After having succumbed to all-night carousing and luscious cuisine in St-Pierre, you might want to repent your sins. Head straight to the charming St-Pierre church (Rue Auguste Babet) if you are Catholic, to the splendid mosque (Rue François de Mahy) if you're Muslim, to the impressive Hindu temple (Ravine Blanche) if you are Hindu, and to the discreet Chinese temple (Rue Marius et Ary Leblond) if you are Buddhist.
But if, like us, you are a hedonist beyond redemption, you might rather lounge on the white-sand beach!
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Cemetery
This cemetery contains the grave of the African sorcerer, Le Sitarane, is still a popular pilgrimage spot for Réunionnais who believe in gris gris or black magic. The grave is on the right-hand side at the west end of the cemetery and is covertly used for black magic rites by people looking to bring misfortune upon others. It's usually covered with many offerings, from glasses of rum, candles and pieces of red cloth, to neat and tidy rows of cigarettes and even the occasional beheaded rooster!
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Terre Sainte District
It's well worth exploring the Terre Sainte district, to the east of the centre. Though no longer the traditional fishing village it used to be, this area has its own peculiar appeal.
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