A jewel in Cilaos, Reunion Island...
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges church dominates the town. At night, the huge cross, which adorns the tower of the bell tower, shines with a phosphorescent blue light.
The Church of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges and its carillon: Sunday, April 7, 1996 is inaugurated the unique carillon of the Indian Ocean, that of the church of Cilaos. Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Parish celebrates its 150th birthday on Friday, August 15, 2008.
Concerts are given by Charles Dairay, master carillonneur at Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (Nord department). It draws as well in the classical repertoire (Mozart, Bach...) as contemporary and the variety (Brel, Barbara...). The carillonneur's cabin is located in the clock room. The large number of bells (48) allows various works of all styles.
