A renowned holiday resort on the west coast of Réunion, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains attracts a good many tourists in search of relaxation, leisure and entertainment. Boasting many shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, this lively seaside resort in the municipality of Saint-Paul indeed has plenty to offer fans of shopping and nightlife! It is also a delight for holidaymakers and water sports enthusiasts, with its Roches Noires beach with golden sand, pleasant seafront that's ideal for a stroll, its marina where many people come to fish with pole and line, and its famous Réunion Aquarium. Popular with children and grown-ups alike, it has five exhibition areas displaying wildlife from the lagoon and coral reefs, ranging from fish to sharks, through corals, lobsters and seahorses.
In Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, you can also take a stroll in a wonderful English-style landscaped garden of two-and-a-half hectares, the Jardin d'Éden park, home to around 700 tropical plant species! A haven of peace and tranquillity that's ideal for relaxation, where bamboo, palm trees, cactus and other rare or native plants thrive…
