Saint-Denis Audioguided Walking Tour 2h30 and 19 reviews

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Saint-Denis Audioguided Walking Tour 2h30 and 19 reviews

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2h 30m
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Multiple languages

Overview

Explore Saint-Denis in one day and discover its 19 iconic places of interest. From Saint Denis Cathedral to the Noor-al-Islam mosque, each stop reveals a facet of the rich and complex history of Reunion Island. Admire the Chinese temples, stroll along the coastal path and visit the Grand Point of Sale for an authentic local experience. This 6.2 km tour is perfect for history and culture lovers, offering a total immersion in the island’s heritage.

Circuit of 6.2 km to discover Saint-Denis in 2h30
Visit 19 iconic historical and cultural sites
Includes stops such as Cathedral, Temples and Point of Sale
Ideal for lovers of local history and culture

Activity location

Le Barachois
- Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, Réunion

Meeting/Redemption Point

Le Barachois
- Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, Réunion

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Saint-Denis Audioguided Walking Tour 2h30 and 19 reviews in Multilingual

2h 30m
Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:59 pm
English

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Languages available

Price details

AU$9.84 x 1 TravellerAU$9.84

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What's included, what's not

Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
19 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)

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Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Temple Hindou Kalikambal (Pass by)

On the Rue du Maréchal Leclerc, a small part of India in bright colours rises in the middle of the grey buildings. This is the Hindu temple of Kovil Kalikambal.

Chapelle Saint-Thomas-des-Indiens (Pass by)

You are now in front of the Chapel of St. Thomas of the Indians. Yes I grant you, there is not much left. Nevertheless, it is the silent witness of an era of massive evangelization, that of the Indians who came during the period of Reunion engagement.

Li Si Tong Temple 利涉堂 (Pass by)

You have Chinese Taoist temples here on both sides of the street. The Chinese community of the island is nicknamed in Creole the Sine with an “s” or the “ROC”, the Reunionese of Chinese origin.

111 Rue du Maréchal Leclerc (Pass by)

Reunion Island is therefore a learned mix of religions living in harmony. Together with Mayotte, it is the only French department where the call to prayer is allowed beyond the walls of mosques.

Rue Juliette Dodu (Pass by)

You are on Juliette Dodu Street, and since you certainly do not know who she is and we have two minutes ahead of us, we might as well fix it. Juliette Dodu, born in Saint-Denis, is the first French woman to win the Legion of Honour in a military capacity!

Saint-Denis (Pass by)

I’m just drawing your attention quickly to the work of street art you see on your left, because you will certainly often see these little yellow characters during your visit to the island. They're gurus.

Sentier Littoral Nord (Pass by)

You now take the hiking trail of the Littoral Nord that connects the communes of Sainte-Suzanne and Saint-Denis along the seafront. You only follow him here for a moment, to reach the Barachois enjoying beautiful views of the ocean.

Saint-Denis (Pass by)

It is impossible to trace the history of Reunion Island without delving into one of its darkest periods, its exploitation of slavery. And to understand how slavery arrived in Bourbon, we must take history back to where it was left off.

Le Barachois (Pass by)

Here you are in the north of the island, in the northernmost part of Saint-Denis: Le Barachois. The word "Barachois" means "Small Summary Harbour". In the 17th century, you had here a point of embarkation and disembarkation of goods and passengers.

Roland Garros statue (Pass by)

As we pass the Roland Garros statue, I take this opportunity to introduce you to this man, a native of Saint-Denis, who played rugby instead of tennis! Roland was born in Saint-Denis in 1888.

Saint-Denis (Pass by)

I take advantage of the presence of Mahé de la Bourdonnais, who was the governor general of the India Company, to give you a brief historical account of the beginnings of colonisation on Réunion, before the India Company established its coffee plantations and introduced slavery there.

Cathedrale de Saint-Denis de La Reunion (Pass by)

Here you are in front of the Cathedral of Saint-Denis, very simple and white, standing among the trees. It was built at the base between 1829 and 1832, to be the church of the Holy Saviour. Then, at the creation of the bishopric of Bourbon, the building became cathedral.

Hotel de Ville de Saint-Denis (Pass by)

This beautiful column, surmounted by a winged victory holding at arm’s length a laurel wreath, was erected in memory of the fallen of the First World War. It has been fully registered on the Register of Historic Monuments since 2007.

Saint-Denis (Pass by)

At the end of Pasteur Street is the republic car park, whose roof allows you to have an interesting panorama of the surrounding hills. You see in particular the beautiful church of Our Lady of Deliverance.

2 Rue du Maréchal Leclerc (Pass by)

What would it be to discover a city without a visit to its Point of Sale! So here you are in front of the entrance to the Grand Point of Sale of Saint Denis, also called the Malagasy Point of Sale. The beautiful cast iron hall that houses it dates from 1866 and is the first cast iron civilian building on the island.

Rue de Paris (Pass by)

You are here, on the Rue de Paris, which connects the Barachois to the State Garden. It is the main axis of the capital and it is where you will find the largest number of period buildings.

Jardin de l'Etat (Pass by)

You now arrive at the State Gardens, formerly the Jardins du Roy. They were created in 1767 by Honoré de Crémont, in charge of the island on behalf of the king, to serve as an acclimatisation garden.

Muséum d'Histoire naturelle (Pass by)

At the bottom of the State Garden you will find the Natural History Museum. The Natural History Museum is the oldest museum on the island, with a well-housed Colonial Trip Tip and then General Trip Tip building.

Saint-Denis (Pass by)

You pass Rue du Ruisseau des Noirs, which takes its name for the stream below and where white masters sent black slaves to fetch water. The history of Réunion is inscribed in the names of its streets, squares and circuses.

Location

Activity location

Le Barachois
- Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, Réunion

Meeting/Redemption Point

Le Barachois
- Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, Réunion

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