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Saint Leu, Réunion

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Country
  
France

Population (2012)
  
32,971

Area
  
118.4 km²

Mayor
  
Thierry Robert (LPA)

Overseas region and department
  
Réunion

INSEE/Postal code
  
97413 /97436

Local time
  
Wednesday 12:39 AM

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Intercommunality
  
Territoire de la Côte Ouest

Elevation
  
0–2,782 m (0–9,127 ft) (avg. 4 m or 13 ft)

Weather
  
26°C, Wind NE at 10 km/h, 85% Humidity

Arrondissement
  
Arrondissement of Saint-Paul

Actualit 30 ans du conservatoire botanique national de mascarin


Saint-Leu is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the west side of the island of Réunion.

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Map of Saint-Leu, Reunion

Surf

It is a well-known surf spot. Various surfing competitions have been held in Saint-Leu, including World Qualifying Series (WQS) and ASP World Tour (WCT) competitions. It is well known for its famous left wave.

Paragliding

There is a paragliding base at Colimaçons. Paragliding World Cup races have been held in Saint-Leu in 2003 and 2006, and Pre World Cup Tour race in 2010 and 2015. In 2016 the city will held again a Paragliding World Cup race (October 2016).

Points of interest

  • Conservatoire botanique national de Mascarin
  • Kélonia Marine Turtle Station
  • Museum Stella Matutina
  • Neighborhoods of Saint Leu

  • Downtown Saint-Leu
  • Chaloupe Saint-Leu
  • Pointe au Sel
  • Bras Mouton;
  • Bac en fer
  • Cap Saint-Leu
  • La Fontaine
  • L'Etang Saint-Leu
  • La Pointe des Châteaux
  • Les Colimaçons
  • Le Plate
  • Grand Fond
  • Stella Matutina
  • Le Portail
  • Piton Saint-Leu
  • Communes of the Réunion department
  • References

    Saint-Leu, Réunion Wikipedia