Saint-Denis Travel Guide
Reunion’s Colourful Island Capital
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Saint-Denis has been Reunion’s capital since 1738. It is a lively city rich in local history and is the largest city in all of the French overseas departments. It is a place of cultural and religious diversity where Chinese and Tamil temples, mosques and churches exist in close proximity.
At some stage of a visit to the island, travellers will probably pass through or rest for a night in Saint-Denis. For those that do a day is probably enough to appreciate the main places of interest and to experience the ambience and atmosphere of the island’s ‘capital’ city.
Attractions in Saint-Denis
Attractive Créole colonial houses adorn some of the streets that criss-cross the city. Downtown Saint-Denis has a good selection of boutiques and various stores, whilst the small and large markets add a touch of local colour.
Some of the most interesting monuments to wander by are: the Prefecture, the Cathedral, the Monument de la Victoire, the Town Hall, Maison Deramond, the Leon Dierx Museum and the State Gardens – Botanical Gardens designed by Francois Breon in 1817.
Getting Around
If you do not have your own transport, then taxis are widely available. Downtown can easily be explored on foot.
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