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Saint Gilles, Réunion

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23°C, Wind E at 6 km/h, 91% Humidity

Points of interest
  
Jardín del Edén de Isla Reun, Plage des Roches Noires, Aquarium de La Réunion, Plage des Brisants

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.

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Map of Saint-Gilles, Reunion

Beaches

Boucan Canot and Roches Noires are popular surfing spots. The beach of Hermitage is protected by a corral 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.

    • References

    Saint-Gilles, Réunion Wikipedia
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