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Saint-Denis
About Saint-Denis
Saint Denis is the administrative capital and biggest town of Réunion. It is built on coastal lowlands and is a city with a distinct Creole charm.
Local highlights
- Walk along The Barachois sea promenade
- See the colonial houses in Rue de Paris and in the centre
- See the Préfecture, the colonial hospital and the cathedral
- Visit the local markets such as the Petit Marché, Grand Marché, the Camélias and the Source
- Léon Dierx museum
- See Jardin de l'Etat with its museum
- The Jardin de l'Etat gardens
- See the Tamil-temple in Rue Maréchal-Leclerc
- The Mosque in Rue Maréchal-Leclerc
Highlights in the vicinity
- Enjoy the islands unspoiled nature
- Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano at 2611 m above sea level. Most recently eruption occurred on December 26, 2005.
- Piton des Neiges (extinct) volcano, the highest point on the island at 3070 m above sea level with heavily forested slopes
- See the calderas: the Cirque de Salazie, the Cirque de Cilaos and the Cirque de Mafate
- Saint-Gilles with the white sandy beaches
- For good surfing go to Saint-Leu
- Etang-Salé with the black sand beach
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 158 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC +4
- Weather: Tropical. Cyclone season from November to April cyclonic season
Local transport
- Bus
- Rental car
Inbound transport
- Nearest Airport: Aéroport de la Réunion Roland Garros
- By boat
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