Saint-Pierre Travel Guide
‘Capital’ of the South
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Saint-Pierre is the third largest district of Réunion. It is a compact town with a nice atmosphere and a pleasant seafront with sandy, but often windswept, beach. Travellers can choose to spend a night here en route to or from the high plains and volcano. Saint-Pierre’s weekly market takes place on Saturday morning and is one of the most important on the island.
Attractions in Saint-Pierre
Other than the market and beachfront area, the only real attractions here are the cemetery containing the grave of an African sorcerer, Le Sitarane – a popular pilgrimage spot for local people who believe in black magic; and Isautier House, a rum-making distillery. Tamil temples, a Chinese pagoda, the Mosque and Ravine-Blanche Church provide a contrast of holy places.
Getting Around
Saint-Pierre can be easily reached by road via the east coast, west coast or via the High Plains.
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