Saint-Denis, North and East Travel Guide

Explore Saint-Denis Creole markets, Chinese and Tamil neighborhoods and the 19th-century cathedral give Saint-Denis character; it’s also the mainland for hikes to Cirque de Salazie and volcano trails on Piton de la Fournaise. Explore Sainte-Marie Sainte-Marie hugs Réunion’s northeast shore with sugarcane fields, rum distilleries and a coastal road popular for scooter rides. Explore Sainte-Suzanne On Réunion’s windward coast, Sainte-Suzanne faces the Indian Ocean amid sugarcane fields, a colonial church and black-sand coves. Explore Saint-Benoît On Réunion’s windward coast, Saint-Benoît anchors river gorges, vanilla plantations and creole markets. Explore Saint-André Saint-André fronts Réunion’s eastern shore with sugarcane fields, Hindu temples and a Saturday market stacked with samosas and boucané. Explore Bras-Panon On Réunion’s windward side, Bras-Panon draws people to its vanilla farms, sugar-cane fields and a market where Creole snacks and rum stand beside piles of green fruit. Explore Mascarene Islands The Mascarene Islands-Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues-sit in the western Indian Ocean. Explore Port Louis Mauritius’s capital centers on the central market, Caudan waterfront, and colonial streets: dholl puri stalls, Aapravasi Ghat history, and late-night Chinese and Creole kitchens draw first-time visitors.