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Reunion Island

The Districts: Saint-Paul

To see

The Naval cemetery

This cemetery, dating back to the 18th century, is a major tourist attraction that lies opposite the cave of the fisrt Frenchmen on the island. Many locally famous people have been buried here, such as Leconte de Lisle (a poet and successor to Victor Hugo at the Académie Française in 1886) and Olivier Levasseur, also known as “la buse” (the last pirate of the Indian Ocean’s to be captured and hanged in 1730)

Saint-Paul bay

On the outskirts of Saint-Denis, on the road to Saint-Paul, lies a large bay which unites the ocean and the cliffs. Whales can often be spotted in the distance. Swimming is not advisable because of the currents, the ocean floor which becomes deep very rapidly  and the sharks.
The Cap de la Houssaye is a perfect spot for mountain climbing in complete safety, with the ocean below to cushion the fall. Cliff jumping amateurs do not hesitate to jump 13 metres under the eye of the numerous fishermen sitting on the rocks.

Saint-Paul’s outdoor market

Every Friday and Saturday morning, the town of Saint-Paul and the four-lane road is swarming with people. Saint-Paul’s outdoor market is very popular. Regarded as the most beautiful market on the island, it runs alongside the seafront. Locals and tourists come in droves to do their shopping under the coconut trees.

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The Ski Nautique Club

Saint Paul’s lake is the only water-skiing spot on the island. If you want to spend some time either on the skis, in the boat or in the deckchairs,The Sky Nautique Club welcomes you in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

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   Article on the Ski Nautique Club

Le tour des roches

This natural reserve, lying around a lake, will make you discover the atmosphere of Réunion Island as it was a long time ago. This is the place where the first inhabitants of the island lived. There are mango trees, lychee trees, coconut trees, palm trees and shrubs of papyrus...

The Water mill

 

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The Maïdo

 

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Saint-Paul’s lake

 

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Maïdo and Petite-France, '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.

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  Maïdo and Petite-France

Saint-Paul Mayor : Huguette BELLO
Town Hall tel : 02.62.45.43.45
Town Hall address : Place du Général de Gaulle 97460 Saint-Paul
Postal code : 97460
web site : http://www.mairie-saintpaul.fr

Surface Area : 24128 hectares
Population: 92500 inhabitants

In Focus

- The 4th Adventure Film Festival in Réunion Island
- La Bobine, an essential Beach restaurant
- Enjoy a guided tour across the lagoon
- The concerts at Gueule de Bois
- Oasis Lagoon, the new water park
- Ziskakan’s perspective of the world
- The mill of Tour des roches
- Have a break at the Saint-Paul market
- Coconut crafts
- Chinese New Year 2008
- The pond of Saint-Paul, a national nature reserve
- Welcome aboard the Lady la Fée, the largest catamaran in Réunion Island
- The ocelli drum fish: an itinerary of a well preserved fish
- “Le Village des Vagins”: a revival for the fair sex
- Saint-Gilles harbour: Full of activities
- Whale watching
- The Jungle Village: an exotic bar
- A long lost atmosphere and local cuisine
- Beaches
- Try canoe hiking...
- At l'Hermitage (West): salsa show on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
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In this region...

- Rent a Car
- Book an Hotel
- Book an Inn
- Find a Restaurant

Useful Information

Tourist Office
Tel : 0810 797 797
Website
Yellow Pages : Click here
Town council's website

Activities

Surfing (Boucan-Canot and Les Roches Noires are popular spots)
Scuba diving
Big-game fishing
Helicopter Tour
Glass bottom boat
Paint Ball
Casino
Also, find a range of nightclubs and bars.