Saint-Gilles, Réunion Explained

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 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.

Notes and References

1. http://www.zinfos974.com/Les-rues-de-Saint-Gilles-au-rythme-du-Grand-Boucan_a29832.html Grand Boucan 2011