Saint-Leu

Saint-Leu

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-LeuLes Trois-Bassins at 7.6 km
Insee code97413Les Avirons at 8.7 km
Latitude-21.1736770L'Étang-Salé at 12.6 km
Longitude55.2903250Saint-Gilles-les-Bains at 14.8 km
Altitude572 metersBoucan Canot at 17.6 km
Population29422 inhabitantsSaint-Louis at 17.6 km
National labelsSaint-Paul at 18.4 km
Chief townSaint-Denis (at 51 km, 42 min)Cilaos at 19.2 km
DepartmentRéunionEntre-Deux at 20 km
RegionOverseasSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Saint-Leu is a city of nearly 30,000 inhabitants, with its charming small marina.

The sky, sea and land divide activities: paragliding, surfing, diving, biking, hiking, trail are waiting for you.

Saint-Leu has its waterfront popular with picnickers weekend, the favorite hobby of Reunion, the family gathers around a good curry under the casuarinas (Curry: traditional dish of Reunion).

At night, you will find bars, restaurants, pizzeria.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Stella Matutina Museum, on the way to Piton Saint-Leu, south of the city, the old sugar factory Stella Matutina was converted into a museum in which agriculture and industry are explained every step of the manufacture of sugar and rum.
  • Botanical Mascarin. To discover all the endemic species, exotic and imported from the island.
  • Kélonia, Centre for Study and Discovery of Marine Turtles.
  • Scuba diving (snorkel or bottle).
  • Salt Museum.
  • Circuit cultural and tourist center proposed and led by the Office of Tourism.
  • Activities: paragliding, surfing, hiking, volleyball, surfing, handball, football, tennis, fencing, Basque ball, athletics, pony, dance and theater.
Detailed information
Leisure centresBeach of Saint-Leu,   Museum Agricole et industriel - Stella matutina
MonumentsCheminée Le Portail,   Church of the Sacré-Coeur,   Limestone Kiln Méralikan

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Leu Tempo Festival is held annually in the month Saint-Leu May Stage show, ambulatory, street performance.
  • Three letters i Kartié défoul, sports at the initiative of the municipality.
  • The festival of La Salette: Thousands of pilgrims gather in Saint-Leu in September, religious festival.
PHOTOS
View Saint-Leu
 
Kélonia observatory turtles
Salt Museum at Pointe au Sel
 
Battery Sans-Culottes
Coastline Saint-Leu
  
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Min. 20°C - Max. 26°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Wednesday 6 June
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Min. 21°C - Max. 26°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge restaurant de la mare
Cilaos
Restaurant located in Cilaos, in the heart of the meeting, with a view panoramique. Placé a lake with these jets multicolores. Et especially these traditional dishes, Creole, Chinese,...
Located 19.2 km from Saint-LeuFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Villa Mascarine  
Saint-Leu
Isabelle and Cyril welcome you on the west coast of Reunion Island at Villa Mascarine ***, charming guest house. 2 b&b bedrooms are ideal for 2 people for stays from 2 to 4 nights....
Located in Saint-LeuFrom 104 € to 126 € the double room 
L'auberge du pave  
Saint-Paul
- Pave the inn is located in the west to Bellemene saint paul, on the hill above St. Paul, in a quiet, 15 minutes from the beaches of the seaside resort of St Gilles les bains, canoe...
Located 18.4 km from Saint-LeuFrom 59 € to 65 € the double room 
Les grevilleas    
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Le Tampon
Ideal base to visit the volcano and south of the reunion. The owners take dinner with clients and share with you all the culture of their island. Classified three bedroom cottage epis...
Located 27 km from Saint-Leu 

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Casamartin
Saint-Leu
Cottage, studio type 35 sqm in residential area, private swimming-pool in tropical garden, barbecue, gazebo, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower and washing machine, toilet,...
Located in Saint-Leu350 € per week 
Kaz'oualé bungalows
Saint-Leu
Pretty wood bungalows equipped, great view on west coast, pool, quiet and intimate, perfect for small groups or families.
Located in Saint-LeuFrom 390 € to 435 € per week 
Gîte cannelle 3 épis, 4 pers, piscine, wifi
Saint-Paul
Island of reunion on the west coast with Nèfles St Paul's wood rents(praises) shelters 3 spurs, 3 stars, 4 persons, swimming pool with Jacuzzi warmed, flowery raised garden and close...
Located 9.2 km from Saint-Leu 

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