Saint-Gilles, Réunion

Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, the seaside resort of Saint-Gilles

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 Canot and Roches Noires are popular surfing spots. The beach of Hermitage is protected by a corral 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.

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  Port of Saint-Gilles
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  Sunset at Roches Noires Beach
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  Beach of Hermitage
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  Beach of Boucan Canot
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  Waterfall at Bassin Aigrettes
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