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Surface Area : 11837 hectares
Postal code : 97436
Population : 25314 inhabitants
Mayor : Thierry ROBERT
Postal code : 97436
Population : 25314 inhabitants
Mayor : Thierry ROBERT
BIENVENUE DANS LA COMMUNE DE : SAINT-LEU
Saint-Leu’s tourism definitely has a future. The town has all the key ingredients to guarantee successful holidays : a lovely beach, a fishing port, breathtaking activities (paragliding, diving and surfing) and interesting visits (Centre de découverte des Tortues, Musée Stella Matutina...). The waterfront, which has been recently renovated, has become a favourite spot for weekend picnicers. The kiosks under the casuarinas are the ideal place from which to enjoy the sunsets and the last surfers.
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Kelonia, sea turtle observatory
The Centre d'Etude et de Découverte des Tortues Marines opened on August 18, 2006. The ancient Ferme Corail was given a new lease of life thanks to this fully renovated museum.
Kelonia, centre d'étude et de découverte (French)
Beaches
Having a swim in Saint-Leu is enjoyable and quite safe, provided one doesn’t move more than 100 metres away from the coast. Beyond that limit, it is essential to wear a mask, a snorkel and water-shoes or flippers in order to observe the fish and the coral reef, now sadly spoilt. Beware of the urchins and hold your stomach in if you don’t want to get hurt by the coral that nearly comes above the water surface.
Pictures of the beaches
Paragliding
Saint-Leu is the perfect spot for paragliding. Take off from the Colimaçons (800 m above sea level) and land on the beach (behind the Ferme Corail).
Paragliding in Réunion Island
Dans les airs : le parapente (French)
Surfing
Saint-Leu is a Mecca for surfing. A part of the international professional surfing event is organised here every year. “Le Spot” lies at the edge of Saint-Leu towards Saint-Pierre.
Surfing and Bodyboardingin RéunionI sland
Scuba Diving
La Pointe au Sel is one of the most popular diving spots of Réunion Island. There is a 70 metres deep abyss where rays, tunas and hammerhead sharks can be spotted.
Scuba diving in Réunion Island
Tourist attractions
- Kelonia
- Conservatoire Botanique National de Mascarin
- Other interesting spots: creole houses and colonial houses
- The Musée de Stella Matutina holds a special place in the list of tourist attractions. Discover Réunion Island’s history in this exceptional museum, superbly laid out.
Conservatoire Botanique National de Mascarin (Fr)
Exposition insolite au Stella Matutina (Fr)
Saint-Leu, Village Créole
15 Réunion Island villages belonging to 12 “communes” hold the « Village Créole » label. This label is a sign of authenticity, the sense of welcome and the respect for traditions and heritage.
This label is not “static”: following a charter, all villages commit themselves to making regular progress regarding the different criteria.
Saint-Leu, Village Créole
Kelonia, sea turtle observatoryThe Centre d'Etude et de Découverte des Tortues Marines opened on August 18, 2006. The ancient Ferme Corail was given a new lease of life thanks to this fully renovated museum.
Kelonia, centre d'étude et de découverte (French)
BeachesHaving a swim in Saint-Leu is enjoyable and quite safe, provided one doesn’t move more than 100 metres away from the coast. Beyond that limit, it is essential to wear a mask, a snorkel and water-shoes or flippers in order to observe the fish and the coral reef, now sadly spoilt. Beware of the urchins and hold your stomach in if you don’t want to get hurt by the coral that nearly comes above the water surface.
Pictures of the beaches
ParaglidingSaint-Leu is the perfect spot for paragliding. Take off from the Colimaçons (800 m above sea level) and land on the beach (behind the Ferme Corail).
Paragliding in Réunion Island
Dans les airs : le parapente (French)
SurfingSaint-Leu is a Mecca for surfing. A part of the international professional surfing event is organised here every year. “Le Spot” lies at the edge of Saint-Leu towards Saint-Pierre.
Surfing and Bodyboardingin RéunionI sland
Scuba DivingLa Pointe au Sel is one of the most popular diving spots of Réunion Island. There is a 70 metres deep abyss where rays, tunas and hammerhead sharks can be spotted.
Scuba diving in Réunion Island
Tourist attractions- Kelonia
- Conservatoire Botanique National de Mascarin
- Other interesting spots: creole houses and colonial houses
- The Musée de Stella Matutina holds a special place in the list of tourist attractions. Discover Réunion Island’s history in this exceptional museum, superbly laid out.
Conservatoire Botanique National de Mascarin (Fr)
Exposition insolite au Stella Matutina (Fr)
Saint-Leu, Village Créole15 Réunion Island villages belonging to 12 “communes” hold the « Village Créole » label. This label is a sign of authenticity, the sense of welcome and the respect for traditions and heritage.
This label is not “static”: following a charter, all villages commit themselves to making regular progress regarding the different criteria.
Saint-Leu, Village Créole
