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The Hôtel de Ville ranks among St-Pierre's most spectacular historic buildings. It started life as a coffee warehouse for the French East India Company…
Must-see attractions in Réunion
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Plage des Brisants is a superb stretch of white sand on the southern side of the Port de Plaisance. That said, swimming is forbidden (yes, sharks). It's…
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One of the grandest buildings in St-Denis, the Préfecture began life as a coffee warehouse in 1734 and later served as the headquarters of the French East…
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This contemporary art gallery hosts changing exhibitions of works by local artists and those from neighbouring countries. It's housed in a handsome pale…
The East
This handsome colonial villa dates from 1925 and is worth a look. It's northeast of the centre. Guided tours in French are available on the hour from 10am…
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
On your way to the volcano, be sure to pause at this viewpoint (it's signposted) to enjoy unsurpassable views over the valley gouged by the Rivière des…
The East
Next to the tourist office, the small lighthouse – the only one on the island – is worth a gander. It was built in 1845 and is still in operation.
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At the southern end of Boucan Canot's main beach, you'll find this smaller, much quieter beach, but swimming is forbidden and there's no lifeguard.
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This small, intimate beach in the Terre Sainte neighbourhood is rarely crowded. It's great for sunbathing. Note that there's no shade.
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
Just off the road that leads to the volcano (it's signposted), this lookout affords spectacular views of a 230-metre deep crater.
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Built in 1765, St-Pierre church is one of St-Pierre's many architectural gems and features an elegant peristyle and two towers.
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West of the centre, this highly colourful Tamil temple is well worth a gander. Visitors are not allowed inside the temple.
Les Hautes Plaines & the Volcano
From this viewpoint near Bois Court, you can look down into the splendid valley of Grand Bassin. Truly spectacular.
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Built in 1854, the Palais Rontaunay is a bourgeois villa that has preserved the elegant style of the 19th century.
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An elegant landmark east of the centre, the neoclassical Hôtel de la Sous-Préfecture begs to be admired.
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Find this strikingly colourful temple dating from 1871 on a street running parallel to the seafront.
Médiathèque Raphaël Barquisseau
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This lovingly restored building dates from the thriving era of the French East India Company.
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With its handful of colourful fishing boats, the teensy fishing harbour is worth a peek.
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If you like temples, this discreet yet vividly colourful building is well worth a peek.
Sœurs de Saint-Joseph de Cluny
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Don't miss this grand Creole mansion that was built in the late 18th century.
The East
For a complete change of pace and atmosphere, consider spending some time in the protected 159-hectare Forêt Ste-Marguerite, way up in the hills. Fans of…
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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…
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Housed in a metallic structure dating from 1856, the small covered market is a great place to wander if you're after fresh fruit, vegetables, local spices…
The East
Notable religious buildings in Ste-Suzanne include the Chapelle Front de Mer, an ornate Tamil temple built on a pebbly beach north of town (it's unsigned;…
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Notre-Dame de la Délivrance (1893), which sits on the hillside across the usually dry Rivière St-Denis, is noteworthy for the statue of St Expédit just…
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On the waterfront, this statue honours the Réunion-born aviator Roland Garros, leaning nonchalantly on a propeller. Roland Garros was the first to fly…
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At the north end of town, the Catholic church, with its eye-catching white façade and spire, is Cilaos' major landmark.
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Blink and you'll miss this discreet pagoda, which is used by the Chinese community.
