Saint-Leu
Saint-Leu is a small town and fishing port on the west coast of Réunion Island, a French department in the Indian Ocean. The town’s beach is known as a surf and paragliding hub. Just off the coast, the Natural Marine Reserve of Réunion features a coral reef sheltering thousands of species, including turtles, starfish, crustaceans and tropical fish.
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Top attractions in Saint-Leu
1. Kélonia
4.6
(6425)
Museum of zoology
Nature & Parks
Over- & underwater views of sea turtles in large tanks, plus displays on environmental awareness.
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Wonderful turtle sanctuary! Been here twice and love it. They do great work.
Very inspiring and colorful program, suitable for almost every kind of groups or individuals. Some of the information inside is only available in French though.
Very nice place with huge dedication for Wildlife. Professional place where you can learn a lot. Worth a visit. Audio guide in english available
Nice aquarium with a nursery for injured turtles. The aquariums are huge and the kids can see it from above and under the see. The English explanations are rare, mostly in French.
Beautiful place to see and learn about turtles. The museum is well made and informative. There is even an app guiding you through the whole area. Within the app you can choose between different languages.
2. Souffleur de Saint-Leu
4.6
(1539)
Nature & Parks
Caverns & Caves
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Everywhere, anywhere, I have a lot of spots all around the island. Some are similar, but some are so different that it's pleasant to take time to visit at my one risk ... The volcanic rocks are as hot as can be , the sun is Bright, can be Moment yoga...
Great natural spectacle, which creates great water fountains with wind and waves. The cylinder that causes the rising water seems almost unnatural. Impressive! Roadside parking available, just a short walk down from there.
Fun little spot along the road. There are a few parking spots to stop and the sight is surprisingly mesmerizing. Don't miss it!
Nice blow hole when the waves hit it. Worth a visit.
Perfect stop while passing by.
Good experience, the sound and look of this natural phenomenom is really good
I love this place especially in the sunset. You can feel the power of the ocean! Must see in the island.
The road to Souffleur is blocked. Don't know why. Road is good. No working in progress. But is closed. It is possible to do so to keep the site away.
3. Musée Stella Matutina
4.4
(1851)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
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Old sugary factory turned into a museum. They have permanent and temporary exhibits covering everything from the history of sugar cane on the island and its uses to the history of people on the island, its different cultures etc. Highly recommended! The gift shop is also really nice.
Very nice exposition and cinéma 4D is a great finish. Each steps of the process are explained in detailed with English translation only for the permanent exposition. Temporary expo is only in french. Only 1 toilet on site, difficult to access during the visit. Visit is also quite long (2h +) without AC and there is no water fountain available so bring your own bottle. The boutique at the end has a nice selection.
Really interesting. Brings a lot of value and understanding of island history and importance of sugar cane for Reunion. I really recommend to visit this place while being on Réunion island. In museum there is shop in which you can buy Stella Matutina rum and sugar.
Great museum throughout. It was built inside a former cane sugar factory and explain a lot about the manufacturing of the sugar. It has explanations in both Franch and English. The machines used for the production are still there and help you understand how this happens. There is also a wonderful exhibition with the pictures of all the workers made by Yann Artus-Bertrand, as well as a small 4D cinema that worth a stop. Worth to go there.
Ive heard this place years ago by a well known Reunion Islander Mr. Jacky Grondin and without a doubt the place worth it.
They say it is closed at 5 30, in fact, no one sells you ticket after 4 30! Keep this in mind. Very frustrating.
Nice museum with great potential. We took the audio guide and the visit started with lots of descriptions about history. After this great start when we arrived inside the warehouse there was less interactions from the audio guide and we ended up not understanding all the processes and techniques to manufacture sugar. What a shame as the museum is full with machines, equipments and objects related to sugar. The cafe / juice bar at the exit was excellent- really recommend
Great museum describing the history of the sugar cane production and of the whole island. On top, everything was translated into English, highly recommend able!
4. The House of Coco
4.7
(3038)
Sights & Landmarks
Farms
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Excellent atelier coco.
This was a hidden little gem of a spot. My favourite spot was the section of the garden where we could smell all the plants. I had never seen a cinnamon tree or a clove tree or an all spice tree. I was in heaven smelling these plants. Such a unique experience! We had coconut ice cream and these deep friend coconut balls that were super tasty. The gift shop had a lot of adorable coconut souvenirs and sweets. Well worth going to just to see the flora. We missed the workshop sadly as there was only one on that day but apparently it would have been great to see. The birds were cute. The roosters kept having to tell us that they were roosters the whole time we were there. There were quite a few chickens and peacocks a couple of pheasants and finches.
What an amazing experience we had!
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We passed 2 hours with Jimmy F. explaining us how to open a coconut, how to grate it, how to make oil-milk-flour-sugar from it and its leaves.
All the story around this juicy fruit was incredibly interesting and the tasting experience in the process was keeping our attention high.
The location was like a little paradise, very well organised and the staff was very gentle and friendly.
There are toilets and open sinks where you can go and refresh yourself.
There is a small restaurant.
Interesting during that day there was a birthday party and a baptism party, so nice to be able to celebrate in such idyllic place!
There are 2 boutiques too, unfortunately they were closed when we finished the tour.
There is also a botanical garden, some animals to see with your kids.
Parking available and free of charge.
Fun, interesting, and tasty atelier. Lunch was good too!
I went to one of the workshops that they offer, it was really interesting and nice! We got to taste alot of different things (fresh coconut, fresh coconut milk, coconut rhum and other things) and if we wanted could try to open a coconut or grate them ~ totally worth it
GREAT FUN! Our guide was Michael, the Pirate. What a character!! Spoke goodish English. Made the presentation interesting and informative. The men all took turns peeling a coco and everyone pitched in to weave fishes out of the leaves, with limited success and loads of input from Michael. When it came to the water/milk extraction part, he was not shy in sharing the fruits of our labour with us. Combined with rum it turned into0 quite a party! The gardens are beautiful, sitting with a coconut drink at the cafe while haning with the resident golden retrievers and browsing through the curio shop all added to it being a great and relaxing afternoon. Don't miss this one and remember to ask for Michael:)
We weren't too sure whether the target audience was kids or adults but I'd highly recommend it for both! We had a blast, you'll learn a lot about coconuts, coco palms etc ... You'll get to taste some great coco products (oil, sweet coconut balls, rum punch, etc ...) and even learn how to open and carve out coconuts. Special mention to our instructor Cédric ! The website sometimes shows sessions in English but the one we attended was in French and you'll have to be fluent to make the most of it.
Fabulous experience. Great value for price and worth every minute. We had a wonderful experience in this informative and hands-on workshop. Our host Michael was wonderful and helpfully delivered the session in both French and English. I highly recommend.
A very nice garden to visit. We went there even if we couldn’t get a guided tour in English even two weeks in advance. That they have just tours in French is not appropriate today.
Fantastic tour! Roxanne explained everything very well and was a great guide! Prices are very fair and food was delicious too. Can fully recommend. A must thing to do in la Réunion 🇷🇪
5. Conservatoire botanique national de Mascarin
4.5
(1320)
Botanical garden
Sights & Landmarks
Botanic gardens with succulents, palms & fruit trees, plus guided tours & a restaurant.
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Aanbevolen van zo vroeg mogelijk daar aan te komen (9 uur), dan heb je het meeste kans op zon, zeker in de regenperiode en vermijd je okselvijvers door het hevige klimwerk en grote groepen tijdens de middag. Het is idyllisch gelegen en het uitzicht op de Indische oceaan vanuit de parking is prachtig!
Al veel botanische tuinen over de ganse wereld gezien, maar hier wordt je toch nog steeds verrast door de gigantische grootte van bamboe´s, vreemde kleurrijke bloemen en andere rare grillen van de ongelooflijke uitzonderlijke natuur hier in La Réunion.
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It is recommended to arrive there as early as possible (9 am), then you have the best chance of sun, especially in the rainy period and you avoid armpit ponds due to the heavy climbing and large groups during the afternoon. It is idyllically located and the view of the Indian Ocean from the parking lot is beautiful!
Have seen many botanical gardens all over the world, but here you are still surprised by the gigantic size of bamboos, strange colorful flowers and other strange quirks of the incredibly exceptional nature here in La Réunion.
Beautiful! Lovely walk. Well sign posted, even for us English speakers. Pack mosquito spray as they start as soon as you get out your car!
Ok. Please note that they close the week before Christmas! There was a constant flow of people arriving (including ourselves) that showed up not boing about the closure on that week.
Beautiful botanical garden with equally spectacular views on the seaside. Most interesting visiting point.
Overpriced and not really well maintained.
A big botanic garden, 7 euro for adult entrance fee. If you are up to see it all might take up to 2-3 hours walk in the garden to see everything. Sadly all info was only available in french
Best botanique garden on island! Large place and big number of different plants to see. 5 euro to enter.
Love this place. Big garden with so many plants. Highly recommended!
The juice is super fresh and yummy!
Very nice and interesting place. Worth to visit. We really enjoy there.
Nice garden but don't eat at the take away took 1h to get the food...
A wonderful and diverse garden ! Very worth it
6. Black Air Parapente
4.9
(64)
Sports school
Outdoor Activities
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The lads were awesome! I would definitely recommend them.
(Translated by Google) Professional and very friendly team. Go there with your eyes closed... but keep them open during the flight.
A good recovery to Guillaume after his fall on the bike.
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Équipe pro et très sympa. Allez y les yeux fermés... mais gardez les bien ouverts pendant le vol.
Un bon rétablissement à Guillaume après sa chute en vélo.
(Translated by Google) Top team and wonderful flight! Explanations during the flight, smooth take-off and impeccable landing! We recommend ;)
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Équipe au top et vol merveilleux ! Des explications pendant le vol, une douceur au décollage et à l atterrissage impeccable ! Nous recommandons ;)
(Translated by Google) What an incredible experience! Upon arrival, the welcome was great, putting you straight into a friendly and reassuring atmosphere. The explanations provided before the flight were super clear, it builds confidence. And what about the view! Once in the air, the spectacle was breathtaking: a magnificent panorama of the lagoon. An absolutely magical moment that I recommend without hesitation to all lovers of adrenaline and natural beauty.
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Quelle expérience incroyable ! Dès l'arrivée, l'accueil était top, mettant directement dans l'ambiance conviviale et rassurante. Les explications fournies avant le vol étaient super claires, ça met en confiance. Et que dire de la vue ! Une fois en l'air, le spectacle était à couper le souffle : un magnifique panorama sur le lagon. Un moment absolument magique que je recommande sans hésiter à tous les amateurs d'adrénaline et de beauté naturelle.
(Translated by Google) Awesome ! We flew on the last day of our stay and we finished in style!
For flights of 1500m you are given an appointment at a parking lot near the beach at 7am. Then the team takes you on a shuttle and after 3/4 h of journey you are on site to fly away.
No stress because the team is reassuring and the flight is smooth with a superb view for 30 min.
We land on the departure beach. And you are entitled to some photos. I recommend.
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Génial ! Nous avons fait le vol le dernier jour de notre séjour et nous avons fini en beauté !
Pour les vols de 1500m on vous donne RDV sur un parking prés de la plage à 7h du matin. Puis l'équipe vous embarque dans une navette et après 3/4 h de trajet vous êtes sur le site pour vous envoler.
Pas de stress car l'équipe est rassurante et le vol se fait tout en douceur avec une superbe vue pendant 30 min.
On atterrie sur la plage du départ. Et vous avez droit à quelques photos. Je recommande.
(Translated by Google) A great time with a very cool team!
Thank you Guillaume for this exceptional moment and thank you to the whole team for your kindness!
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Un super moment avec une équipe très cool !
Merci Guillaume pour ce moment exceptionnel et merci à toute l'équipe pour votre gentillesse !
(Translated by Google) It was a nice start, a quiet flight (important -> discuss your wishes with the pilot BEFORE take-off!) and the landing was also soft. Find out more about the island along the way (English is sufficient for me, but it would certainly have been easier if I had known French)
An experienced team that doesn't do anything stupid!
Thank you from us
Daniela and Roman
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Es war ein schöner Start, ein ruhiger Flug (Wichtig -> Wünsche VOR dem Start mit dem Piloten besprechen!) und auch die Landung war weich. Unterwegs auch noch Sachen über die Insel erfahren (in Englisch für mich ausreichend, er hätte sich aber sicher leichter getan, hätte ich französisch gekonnt)
Ein erfahrenes Team das keinen Blödsinn macht!
Dankeschön von uns
Daniela und Roman
(Translated by Google) An unforgettable moment for me and my children aged 6 and 8
The staff is adorable and takes the time in flight to explain the fauna and flora of the island. My boy was lucky enough to see sea turtles!
To do again without moderation!
Thank you William
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Un moment inoubliable pour moi et mes enfants de 6 et 8ans
Le staff est adorable et prend le temps en vol de vous expliquer la faune et la flore de l'île. Mon garçon a eu la chance de voir des tortues marines!
A refaire sans modération!
Merci Guillaume
(Translated by Google) Second flight with Black air and still an extraordinary experience! A really friendly team who take you up to see the coast from a new angle. To do during your stay in Reunion. Thank you Pierrick for this good time!
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Deuxième vol avec Black air et toujours une expérience extraordinaire ! Une équipe vraiment sympathique qui vous fait prendre de la hauteur pour voir la côte sous un nouvel angle. A faire lors de votre séjour à la Réunion. Merci Pierrick pour ce bon moment !
(Translated by Google) Magnificent moment with a top team!
As soon as we arrive we hit the road for the takeoff runway!
We were treated to a beautiful tour through the sky with a very cultured guide who shared his knowledge about the island.
A few thrills on demand... in short... a wonderful flight!
We will definitely come back ^^.
Thanks again for everything!
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Magnifiques moment avec une équipe au top !
A peine arrivés on prend la route pour la piste de décollage!
On a eu droit à une belle visite par le ciel avec un guide très cultivé qui partage son savoir sur l'île.
Quelques sensations fortes à la demande bref... un merveilleux vol !
On reviendra sans aucun doute ^^.
Merci encore pour tout!
(Translated by Google) This is my second time with Black Air Paragliding and I once again had a great time.
Very professional, reassuring! The welcome, the explanations that build confidence. A smooth flight with a crazy view! I advise everyone!
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C'est ma deuxième fois avec Black Air Parapente et j'ai encore passé un super moment.
Très pro, rassurant ! L'accueil, les explications qui mettent en confiance. Un vol tout en douceur avec une vue de dingue! Je conseille à tous!
(Translated by Google) Fantastic experience. We loved it. Great time with Guillaume who put us at ease. Good feeling, well supervised and above all the view is superb. We highly recommend.
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Fantastique expérience. On a adoré. Super moment avec Guillaume qui nous a mis à l'aise. Bon feeling, bien encadré et surtout la vue est superbe. On recommande chaudement.
(Translated by Google) Great experience with Black Air Paragliding, I recommend.
Guillaume had already made me fly 10 years ago, I chose to repeat the experience, and it was a good choice.
Thanks to the whole team.
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Super expérience avec Black air Parapente, je recommande.
Guillaume m'avait déjà fait voler il y a 10 ans, j'ai choisi de renouveler l'expérience, et c'était un bon choix.
Merci à toute l'équipe.
(Translated by Google) Very good time shared with Guillaume for my first paragliding flight! We had a good chat during the flight, a real moment of suspension... The prices are very reasonable (photos at 5th extra). I recommend, thank you!
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Très bon moment partagé avec Guillaume pour mon premier vol en parapente ! Nous avons bien discuté pendant le vol, véritable moment de suspension... Les tarifs sont très corrects (photos à 5e en sus). Je recommande, merci !
(Translated by Google) Despicable team. They look down on you, they are haughty, they insult you, they have a very incorrect attitude towards people with disabilities. Absolutely avoid. Everything except the attitude of professionals. After some consideration, we decided not to fly with them, given their attitude.
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Equipe ignoble. Ils vous prennent de haut, ils sont hautains, ils vous insultent, ils ont une attitude très incorrecte envers les personnes handicapées. A fuir absolument. Tout sauf l'attitude de professionnels. Après réflexion, nous avons décidé de ne pas voler avec eux, compte tenu de leur attitude.
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