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.

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  Port of Saint-Gilles
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  Sunset at Roches Noires Beach
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  Beach of Hermitage
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  Beach of Boucan Canot
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  Waterfall at Bassin Aigrettes
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External links

References

1. Grand Boucan 2011

21°2′56″S 55°16′9″E