L'Atelier des Saveurs

Top choice in Réunion


Well-respected chef Gregory and his wife (and sommelier) Pauline opened this very special spot on the main drag in late 2018. The emphasis is on local produce showcased in simple but extraordinarily good dishes.


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1. Maison de la Broderie

0.22 MILES

Entirely modernised in 2014, the Maison de la Broderie is home to an association of 30 or so local women dedicated to keeping Cilaos' embroidery tradition…

2. Church

0.38 MILES

At the north end of town, the Catholic church, with its eye-catching white façade and spire, is Cilaos' major landmark.

3. Philippe Turpin's Studio

0.39 MILES

The sculptor, painter and printmaker Philippe Turpin, who etches on copper and then rolls the prints off the inky plates, has a studio that is open to the…

4. La Roche Merveilleuse

0.92 MILES

Head to the Marvellous Rock for an eagle-eye panorama of Cilaos. It's accessible on foot or by road. From Cilaos, take the road to Bras-Sec. The turnoff…

6. La Fenêtre

4.15 MILES

It would be a sin to visit Les Makes and not take the forest road that leads to this viewpoint, another 10km further uphill. The view over the entire…

7. Bé Mahot

5.46 MILES

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8. Thermal Bath

5.57 MILES

Visitors can see the ruins of the old baths, which were in use until 1948. They are found in a ravine a 10-minute walk west of town (walk past Le Relais…