Plage des Roches Noires, in the heart of town, is crowded and neatly striped with sunbeds and parasols, but, beneath all this, it remains an attractive stretch of beach excellent for families, with shallow waters and plenty of restaurants. A shark net was installed off the beach in 2016 to increase safety. Watch for the warnings signs, though, and swim only in the supervised area. On the northern side of the Port de Plaisance.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
16.3 MILES
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Musée des Musiques et Instruments de l'Océan Indien
19.05 MILES
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11.27 MILES
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Conseil Général de la Réunion – Direction de la Culture
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2.56 MILES
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16.97 MILES
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24.31 MILES
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Bassin La Paix & Bassin La Mer
28.86 MILES
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Nearby Réunion attractions
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In the modern Port de Plaisance complex, the quite engaging Aquarium de la Réunion houses a series of excellent underwater displays, including tanks with…
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1.24 MILES
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1.61 MILES
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At the southern end of the main beach, Plage de Trou d'Eau is a nice place to relax and have a safe swim in the lagoon, although it's not supervised…