Saint-Gilles, Réunion

Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, the seaside resort of Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles is a village located along the west coast of the island of Réunion, in the commune of Saint-Paul. It is the site of the island's most popular seaside resort.

Beaches

Boucan Canot and Roches Noires are popular surfing spots. Hermitage Beach is protected by a coral reef and is part of the protected area of the marine park of Réunion.

other attractions

  • the Casino of Saint-Gilles
  • The Garden of Eden - a botanical garden
  • the sea aquarium inside of the port of Saint-Gilles
  • the waterfalls of Saint-Gilles river at Bassin Cormorans and Aigrettes
  • whale watching targeting especially for Humpback whales, organized by the OMAR (Observatoire Marin de la Réunion) and Globice (Groupe local d'observation et d'identification des cétacés)
  • the Grand Boucan - a carnival-like popular party that takes place in June.[1]
  • Grotte de l’Autel, a cave discovered in 1980. Known for its subfossil remains of extinct birds.
  • Port of Saint-Gilles
    Port of Saint-Gilles
  • Sunset at Roches Noires Beach
    Sunset at Roches Noires Beach
  • Beach of Hermitage
    Beach of Hermitage
  • Beach of Boucan Canot
    Beach of Boucan Canot
  • Waterfall at Bassin Aigrettes
    Waterfall at Bassin Aigrettes

External links

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References

  1. ^ Grand Boucan 2011
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21°2′56″S 55°16′9″E / 21.04889°S 55.26917°E / -21.04889; 55.26917


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