Saint-Gilles
Saint-Gilles is a community in Reunion.
Understand
[edit]Saint-Gilles is Reunion's most popular seaside resort.
Get in
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- The sea aquarium inside of the port of Saint-Gilles.
- The waterfalls of Saint-Gilles river at Bassin Cormorans and Aigrettes.
- Grotte de l’Autel, a cave discovered in 1980. Known for its subfossil remains of extinct birds.
Do
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- Le Jardin d’Eden (the Garden of Eden). Botanical park, noted for its chameleons.
- 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.
- The Casino of Saint-Gilles
- Whale watching, 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.
Buy
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Hôtel Le Récif, Saint Gilles Les Bains, ☏ +262 700 100. A beautiful 3-star beach hotel. €150 - 265 average nightly rate.
Splurge
[edit]- Lux Ile de La Réunion (ex Grand Hotel du Lagon), L’Hermitage, 28 Rue du lagon, Saint Gilles Les Bains, ☏ +262 700 000. This is the only 5-star hotel in Reunion and it overlooks the most beautiful beach on the island. €255 - 560 average nightly rate.