Africa > Reunion > Saint-Pierre: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

French town on the island of Reunion, Saint-Pierre has about 81,000 inhabitants and is located on the south coast. air is reached since the city has an airport in Pierrefonds, mainly from the Indian Ocean destinations, and also by bus to the cities of Reunion, but also the urban transport of St. Pierre neighborhoods. Considered the "capital" of south St. Pierre has flourished in recent years, and offers a beautiful coastline very conducive to tourism: you will find a bustling waterfront, a lively central area, with many restaurants and typical shops and nightclubs. The sights: the town hall, wood and stone coated, since 1736, where he was a warehouse for agricultural production; the sub-prefecture, built in 1820, neoclassical; Villa Adam de Villiers, one of the oldest in the city; the Lourdes grotto, oratory of the late 19th century and dedicated to the worship of Mary, always flowered since then by the islanders; the mouth of the river Abord, which is a natural shelter for boats. Do not miss the market every Saturday morning on the waterfront. Guests can also attend renowned events like the Sakifo music festival or the departure of the great Raid.