To see
L'étang du Gol

16 hectares of beautifully trimmed lawns planted with casuarinas and Indian almonds. An ideal spot to relax and have a picnic.
Links /page-499-lang-FR-2V-page,Aguacol.htmlThe Gol sugar factory

It lies on the left hand side of the road when coming from Saint-Denis. Take the D 11.
Access : take the route nationale towards Saint-Pierre and take the exit signed “Saint-Louis centre”. Indications are given at the first roundabout. In any case, the factory is so imposing you cannot miss it.
Links /lang-FR-page-171-2V-page,La-culture-de-la-canne-a-sucre-a-la-Reunion.htmlMaison Rouge

This house used to be owned by a rich planter. It has been neglected for a long time but renovation is planned. There is a lovely parc which proves to be an ideal spot to picnic. More information in our “museums” rubric.
The Makes astronomical observatory

For those of you that enjoy having your head in the clouds, you will be able to observe southern hemisphere stars with different instruments. Bring warm clothes. Open 7 days a week. Guided tours : 9.30 am, 10.30 am, 2.30 pm and 3.30pm.
Access : From Saint-Louis, drive towards les Makes and follow the signs.
Links /lang-FR-page-885-2V-page,Observer-le-ciel-reunionnais-depuis-lobservatoire-des-Makes.htmlFenêtre des Makes

An open view of Cilaos caldera and the Piton des Neiges.
Access : From Saint-Louis, drive towards les Makes. 11 km further on you will reach the place known as “la Fenêtre”.
Links /com-3-lang-FR-2V-district_g,Commune-de-Cilaos.htmlOther spots

Moulin Maïs, Saint-Louis Church and Notre-Dame Chapel.
Les Makes, '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.
Links http://www.villagescreoles.re
Saint-Louis
Mayor : Claude HOARAU
Town Hall tel : 02.62.91.39.50
Town Hall address : 65, rte du D. Raymond Vergès 97450 Saint-Louis
Postal code : 97450
web site :
http://www.mairie-stlouis.fr
Surface Area : 9980 hectares
Population: 43519 inhabitants
In Focus
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Observing Réunion Island’s sky at Les Makes observatory
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A return to the roots
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Useful Information
Tourist Office Tel. : 0262 37.11.83
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Centre Artisanal du Bois in la Rivière. Open Monday to Saturday. RN5.Permanent exhibition of furniture and craft products. Tél. 0262.39.06.12.