Plage de St-Pierre

Réunion


One of St-Pierre's major draws is its beach, a long, fine sweep of pale sand massaged by aquamarine waters. It's exposed to the prevailing winds, though. Stick to the protected (and supervised) area.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Réunion attractions

1. Main Market

0.07 MILES

If you're in St-Pierre on a Saturday morning, be sure to browse around the joyous, thriving main market, which sprawls along the seafront at the west end…

2. Covered Market

0.28 MILES

Housed in a metallic structure dating from 1856, the small covered market is a great place to wander if you're after fresh fruit, vegetables, local spices…

4. Attyaboul Massadjid Mosque

0.38 MILES

You'll be impressed by the massive proportions of St-Pierre's mosque, which extends an entire block. Its slender minaret is particularly striking…

5. Entrepôt Kervéguen

0.41 MILES

You can't miss this imposing building at the eastern end of Rue du Four à Chaux. Entrepôt Kervéguen was used as a warehouse by the French East India…

6. Hôtel de Ville

0.43 MILES

The Hôtel de Ville ranks among St-Pierre's most spectacular historic buildings. It started life as a coffee warehouse for the French East India Company…

8. Chinese Temple

0.52 MILES

If you like temples, this discreet yet vividly colourful building is well worth a peek.

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