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- Reunion
- Saint-Denis
- Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
Close to Saint-Paul on the north western side of the island,
Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains is a highly popular weekend destination,
offering a beautiful 12-mile (20km) lagoon and gorgeous white,
sandy beaches. Saint-Gilles was once a sleepy fishing village, but
now it is Réunion's most popular resort, filling up with those
seeking sun and fun. Snorkelling, diving and swimming are a must,
but those tired of the beach can head to the Garden of Eden, a
lovely botanical garden with roughly 700 species of tropical
plants. Saint-Gilles has plenty of hotels and restaurants, though
these tend to get very crowded at peak holiday periods and
weekends.
Information & Facts
Language
French, as well as Reunion Creole and some English is
spoken.
Money
Réunion is an overseas
départementof France and therefore since 2002, the unit of
currency is the Euro, divided into 100 cents. There are plenty of
banks and ATMs on the island, and most shops and hotels accept
major credit cards (though most require a minimum amount for
payments). Travellers cheques are widely accepted, with Euros the
preferred currency. Banks are open on weekdays from 8am to 4pm.
Most businesses are required to display their prices in their
windows and restaurants and hotels must have their rates visible
from the exterior.
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