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Attractions in Saint-Denis

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Natural History Museum of Réunion

In the heart of Saint-Denis, the Natural History Museum showcases the fauna, flora and geology of Réunion, featuring rare specimens including dodo bones. Plan for 1 hour to better understand the island's ecosystems.

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Saint-Denis, a City of Many Faiths

Saint-Denis unites Catholicism, Islam, Tamil Hinduism, and Buddhism within just a few streets. A walk between these active places of worship offers the best introduction to Réunion's Creole identity.

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Mill and Great Creole House of the Chaudron Estate

In the Chaudron district of Saint-Denis, a basalt windmill and a great Creole house with galeries illustrate the organization of Réunion's sugar estates from the 18th–19th centuries.

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Carrère House

Carrère House, in the heart of Saint-Denis, is a 19th-century Creole residence featuring elaborate decorative trim and the characteristic varangue gallery. A key stop on the colonial heritage trail of Réunion's capital.

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Dodo Beer House

In Saint-Denis, the Dodo Beer House opens the doors to Brasserie de Bourbon. Production line, the history of the island's emblematic brand, and tasting all on the agenda.

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Artothèque de Saint-Denis

The Artothèque of Saint-Denis showcases contemporary Réunionnais art exhibitions and a collection of borrowable artworks. Free admission, in the heart of the city center, just steps from the Léon Dierx Museum.

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Jardin de l'État

The Jardin de l'État, in the heart of Saint-Denis, is Réunion's oldest botanical park. Free admission, centenarian trees, and a Natural History Museum set within a preserved colonial landscape.

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Léon Dierx Museum

Located in a former colonial episcopal residence in Saint-Denis, the Léon Dierx Museum houses one of the richest modern art collections in the Indian Ocean, with works by Gauguin, Rodin, and Picasso.

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