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What to See in Saint-Denis
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Location Map of Saint-Denis (974)
Saint-Denis (974)
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Overview
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Museums
Léon Dierx Museum
The venue houses a collection of modern and contemporary paintings, including works by Réunionese artists.
The venue houses a collection of modern and contemporary paintings, including works by Réunionese artists.
Réunion Natural History Museum
Housed in a nearly two-century-old building in the Jardin de l'État, this museum showcases the marine and terrestrial wildlife of the Indian Ocean.
Housed in a nearly two-century-old building in the Jardin de l'État, this museum showcases the marine and terrestrial wildlife of the Indian Ocean.
Parks and Gardens
Barachois
A large esplanade lined with ficus trees (and old cannons) by the sea, dating back to the early 20th century. A favorite spot for walkers, with plenty of dining and snack options.
A large esplanade lined with ficus trees (and old cannons) by the sea, dating back to the early 20th century. A favorite spot for walkers, with plenty of dining and snack options.
State Garden
Created in the late 18th century to catalogue trees and plants newly introduced to the island at the time, this spot is popular with walkers and also houses the Reunion Natural History Museum.
Created in the late 18th century to catalogue trees and plants newly introduced to the island at the time, this spot is popular with walkers and also houses the Reunion Natural History Museum.
Nearby
In the immediate vicinity of the city:
Boucan Canot
A well-frequented and pleasant beach resort officially located in the municipality of Saint-Paul.
A well-frequented and pleasant beach resort officially located in the municipality of Saint-Paul.
L'Ermitage Beach
In the shade of the casuarina trees, this is the island's longest beach. Like Boucan and Saint-Gilles, it is part of the Saint-Paul municipality.
In the shade of the casuarina trees, this is the island's longest beach. Like Boucan and Saint-Gilles, it is part of the Saint-Paul municipality.
Sainte-Suzanne River
This small river in the northeast of Réunion is fed by beautiful waterfalls (including Niagara Falls). You can also go canyoning here.
This small river in the northeast of Réunion is fed by beautiful waterfalls (including Niagara Falls). You can also go canyoning here.
Coastal Road
This is the national road that circles the island along the coast. For visitors, it’s essentially a scenic route that reveals the island’s diverse landscapes and the striking contrasts between the developed west coast and the wilder east.
This is the national road that circles the island along the coast. For visitors, it’s essentially a scenic route that reveals the island’s diverse landscapes and the striking contrasts between the developed west coast and the wilder east.
Saint-Gilles
Located on the northwest coast and officially part of the Saint-Paul municipality, it is the main seaside resort of Réunion, with its share of (large) hotels and its marina. You can surf or go diving here. Saint-Gilles is also home to the Réunion aquarium and a lovely landscaped garden ("Eden Garden").
Located on the northwest coast and officially part of the Saint-Paul municipality, it is the main seaside resort of Réunion, with its share of (large) hotels and its marina. You can surf or go diving here. Saint-Gilles is also home to the Réunion aquarium and a lovely landscaped garden ("Eden Garden").
Saint-Paul
This large municipality is best known for its "localities"; including Saint-Gilles, Boucan Canot beaches, and Maïdo Peak. In Saint-Paul itself, however, you can visit the Marine Cemetery, where many pirates are buried, and the Cave of the First French.
This large municipality is best known for its "localities"; including Saint-Gilles, Boucan Canot beaches, and Maïdo Peak. In Saint-Paul itself, however, you can visit the Marine Cemetery, where many pirates are buried, and the Cave of the First French.
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Coastal Road
★★★ This is the national road that circles the island along the coast. For visitors, it’s essentially a scenic route that reveals the…
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Barachois
★★ A large esplanade lined with ficus trees (and old cannons) by the sea, dating back to the early 20th century. A favorite spot for walkers…
Boucan Canot
★★ A well-frequented and pleasant beach resort officially located in the municipality of Saint-Paul.
L'Ermitage Beach
★★ In the shade of the casuarina trees, this is the island's longest beach. Like Boucan and Saint-Gilles, it is part of the Saint-Paul…
Sainte-Suzanne River
★★ This small river in the northeast of Réunion is fed by beautiful waterfalls (including Niagara Falls). You can also go canyoning here.
Saint-Gilles (974)
★★ Located on the northwest coast and officially part of the Saint-Paul municipality, it is the main seaside resort of Réunion, with its share…
Saint-Paul (974)
★★ This large municipality is best known for its "localities"; including Saint-Gilles, Boucan Canot beaches, and Maïdo Peak. In Saint-Paul…
State Garden
★ Created in the late 18th century to catalogue trees and plants newly introduced to the island at the time, this spot is popular with…
Léon Dierx Museum
★ The venue houses a collection of modern and contemporary paintings, including works by Réunionese artists.
Réunion Natural History Museum
★ Housed in a nearly two-century-old building in the Jardin de l'État, this museum showcases the marine and terrestrial wildlife of the…