Saint-Gilles, Réunion

Saint-Gilles is a village located along the west coast of the island of Réunion, in the commune of Saint-Paul. It is the site of the island's most popular seaside resort.

Beaches
Boucan Canot and Roches Noires are popular surfing spots. Hermitage Beach is protected by a coral reef and is part of the protected area of the marine park of Réunion.

other attractions

 * the Casino of Saint-Gilles
 * The Garden of Eden - a botanical garden
 * the sea aquarium inside of the port of Saint-Gilles
 * the waterfalls of Saint-Gilles river at Bassin Cormorans and Aigrettes
 * whale watching targeting especially for Humpback whales, organized by the OMAR (Observatoire Marin de la Réunion) and Globice (Groupe local d'observation et d'identification des cétacés)
 * the Grand Boucan - a carnival-like popular party that takes place in June.
 * Grotte de l’Autel, a cave discovered in 1980. Known for its subfossil remains of extinct birds.