Things to do in Cirque De Salazie
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Felix ULM
If you really want to feel the wind in your hair, several outfits offer tandem microlight flights with a qualified instructor. They run about 10 different tours around the island, from gentle tours above the lagoon to tours of the three Cirques. If the volcano is active, they usually run a Spécial Volcan tour, taking in the volcano in eruption. This tour operator is based in Cambaie, near St-Paul.
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Creole Buildings
Architecture and history buffs should take a look at the town's appealing Creole buildings. They date back as far as the 1840s, when Hell-Bourg was a famous resort town and when it attracted a rather well-heeled crowd. You can go on a guided tour (in French) organised by the tourist office or the Écomusée; it takes about an hour and costs around €4.
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Helilagon
Helilagon, based at L'Éperon, in the hills above St-Gilles-les-Bains, offers three different helicopter tours, including a 45-minute flight above all three Cirques and Piton de la Fournaise (around €260 per person, or around €220 without doing the volcano). Prices include transfers to the heliport from hotels in St-Gilles-les-Bains.
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Maison Folio
One of the loveliest of Hell-Bourg's Creole houses is Maison Folio, a typical 19th-century bourgeois villa almost engulfed by its densely planted garden. The owners show you around, pointing out the amazing variety of aromatic, edible, medicinal and decorative plants, and give insights into local culture - unfortunately, only in French.
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Cascade du Voile de la Mariée
Further along the same route from Le Point du Jour, just north of the turn-off to Grand Îlet, don't miss the Cascade du Voile de la Mariée. These towering falls drop in several stages from the often cloud-obscured heights into the ravine at the roadside. You get an even better view from the Grand Îlet road.
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Ti Chou Chou
This small restaurant with its appealing colourful façade on the main drag is run by a friendly young team. Herbivores will opt for the assiette ti chou chou, which offers a combination of chou chou, cresson and capucine (all local vegetables).
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Snack Le Grand Îlet
Looks like nothing from the outside but this economical, neon-lit eatery is worth stopping at for its copious daily dishes (pork rib with mushrooms and chicken with brèdes). Find it just northwest of Grand Îlet's main square.
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Austral Aventure
Has canyoning trips to Trou Blanc, Voile de la Mariée, Trois Cascades et Trou de Fer (from Hell-Bourg), as well as guided hikes to Forêt de Bébour-Bélouve.
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Crêperie Le Gall
The only place for miles around that serves succulent pancakes. Yes, pancakes! Wash it all down with a bolée de cidre (bowl of cider). Lovely.
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Le Point du Jour
From this superb viewpoint there are stunning views over the peaks of Salazie, or alternatively, a view of dense cloud depending on the weather.
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Maham
Located beside the tourist office,this place can arrange guided hikes to Forêt de Bébour-Bélouve and canyoning outings to Trou Blanc.
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Thermal Bath Ruins
The Thermal Bath ruins are found in the ravine a short walk west of town. There's not much left now, but it's a quiet and leafy spot.
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Écomusée de Salazie
The small Écomusée de Salazie on the north side of town encapsulates the history and culture of the Cirque.
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Corail Hélicoptère
Corail Hélicoptère runs helicopter tours of the Cirques from Pierrefonds airport, near St-Pierre.
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Alpanes
Offers canyoning trips to Trou Blanc, Voile de la Mariée and Trou de Fer. No office in area.
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Le P'tit Bambou
Serves hearty fare with a zesty Chinese twist in rustic surrounds.
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