Sights in The Cirques
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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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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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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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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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