Built in , St-Pierre church is one of St-Pierre's many architectural gems and features an elegant peristyle and two towers. Rue Augin Archambaud. Plaine des Sables. You've reached the end of the world! The Plaine des Sables is a wide windswept plain, made of ashes. With its lunar landscape, it could form a perfect…. It would be a sin to visit Les Makes and not take the forest road that leads to this viewpoint, another 10km further uphill.
The view over the entire…. A great surprise! Stella Matutina. This museum is set in the former home of the wealthy and very powerful Madame Panon-Desbassayns, a coffee and sugar baroness who, among other things,….
Maison de la Broderie. Entirely modernised in , the Maison de la Broderie is home to an association of 30 or so local women dedicated to keeping Cilaos' embroidery tradition…. Bassin Boeuf. If you need to cool off, the Bassin Boeuf waterfall beckons with its enticing natural pools fringed with stone slabs, ideal for picnicking and sunbathing…. From the car park, a path quickly…. Chinese Temple. If you like temples, this discreet yet vividly colourful building is well worth a peek.
Don't miss this grand Creole mansion that was built in the late 18th century. Attyaboul Massadjid Mosque. You'll be impressed by the massive proportions of St-Pierre's mosque, which extends an entire block. Its slender minaret is particularly striking…. It started life as a coffee warehouse for the French East India Company….
This lovingly restored building dates from the thriving era of the French East India Company. Covered Market. Housed in a metallic structure dating from , the small covered market is a great place to wander if you're after fresh fruit, vegetables, local spices…. Contact Address Rue Augin Archambaud. Suggest an edit to this attraction. Lonely Planet's must-see attractions. Plaine des Sables Stella Matutina Maison de la Broderie Bassin Boeuf View more attractions.
