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Saint-Denis (/ ˌ s æ̃ d ə ˈ n iː /, French: [sɛ̃ d(ə)ni] ⓘ; Reunionese Creole: Sin-Dni), unofficially Saint-Denis de La Réunion (pronounced [sɛ̃ d(ə)ni də la ʁeynjɔ̃]) for disambiguation, is the prefecture (administrative capital) of the French overseas department and region of Réunion, in the Indian Ocean.
- Rue de Paris
- Rue Du Maréchal-Leclerc
- Musée Léon-Dierx
- Jardin de L’État
- Muséum D’Histoire Naturelle de La Réunion
- Saint-Denis Cathedral
- Maison Brasseries de Bourbon
- Le Barachois
- Parc Du Colorado
- Artothèque
North to south in Saint-Denis’ Centre-Ville, this street is the perfect introduction, not just to the city, but the culture of the island of Reunion. The grander mansions and government buildings have verandas overlooking beautiful, florid gardens, which are a trademark of the island. Guided walks are offered by the tourist office, and it pays to j...
East to west, this street is shopping central in Saint-Denis and intersects with Rue de Paris. But like its neighbour it can tell you a great deal about the island: You have the mosque, the Shri Kali Kovil Kampal Tamil Temple and a Chinese Pagoda on the parallel Rue Sainte-Anne. “Melting pot” doesn’t begin to sum it up! But also on this street are ...
In the former Episcopal Palace on Rue de Paris is Saint-Denis’ museum of fine arts. It has been here since 1912, and took the name of Reunion’s famous son, Léon-Dierx, who died the same year. It’s a rather small museum, but that doesn’t stop it from packing a serious punch: There are paintings by Cézanne, Gauguin and Renoir, as well as a bronze by ...
In the centre of town is a botanical garden overflowing with plant life, boasting avenues of palms, a Wallace fountain and water gardens. Now, the thing that makes the park so interesting is that none of what you see occurs naturally on Reunion. Everything was imported in the 18th century to see how it would fare in Reunion’s climate. This was all ...
In the old Conseil Colonial building inside the park is the natural history museum for the entire island, and its specimens mostly come from the Western Indian Ocean. The zoological displays recall a different time, as they’re nearly all taxidermies and might not be to everyone’s taste. Even so, you’ll get a great summary on the island’s birdlife a...
Full of poise, the city’s low-key cathedral was built over a few decades in the middle of the 19th century. It replaced a church that had been on the same spot for around a century. What you’ll encounter is a demure and well-formed classical building without anything that will blow you away, although there are a few features to hold your interest. ...
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can book a guided tour of the only beer brewery on Reunion. Its best-known beer is the blonde lager, Dodo, which is stocked pretty much everywhere on the island. You’ll find out some of the secrets about the beer and where the ingredients come from. The rice, sorghum and spring water are all local, while th...
The northern most district of Saint-Denis also happens to be the part that was the first to be settled. And although the name applies to the entire quarter that sits on this cape, most people use it to talk about the stunning esplanade that lines the ocean-front. From here you can peer west to the rocky La Montagne district or set your sights on th...
You don’t have to stray too far from the city to get a feel for Reunion’s natural splendour. With its trails and stables, the Parc du Colorado is springboard for many a hike or horseback ride. The park is on high ground next to the city and on clear days gives you astonishing views of Saint-Denis that you can share over a picnic. The rest of the ti...
On the Rue de Paris is this “art library” inside a gorgeous 19th century Creole mansion. It was established in 1991 to help cultivate contemporary art on the island. In that time it has gathered more than 2,000 works from Reunion and other places in the region. Although it’s not something you can participate in, the library raises money by allowing...
Positionnée sur un espace littoral, Saint-Denis est aujourd'hui la capitale et le siège de la préfecture de la région-département de La Réunion. Possédant un réseau routier développé, la cité dionysienne est le principal bassin économique de l'île, où se concentrent de nombreux services et administrations.
Saint-Denis, town, capital of the French overseas département of Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. The town lies in a basin at the mouth of the Saint-Denis River on the north coast of the island, wedged between the ocean and a mountain rising abruptly behind it.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Saint-Denis (créole: Sin-Dni) is the capital of Réunion, and the city with the most inhabitants on the island. It hosts all the important administrative offices, and is also a cultural centre with numerous museums. Saint-Denis is also the largest city in all of the French overseas departments.
Review of: Cathédrale de Saint-Denis de La Réunion. Written July 3, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC ...
