Centre and seafront
Ideal for: first visit, nightlife
Supervised beach and lagoon, restaurants and bars, all on foot.
Saint-Pierre
The capital of the south, with its lagoon, market and nightlife, at the foot of the volcanoes.
Plan your stay in Saint-Pierre
Best areas to stay in Saint-Pierre
Terre-Sainte
Ideal for: couples, quiet
A former fishing area east of the centre, by the ocean.
The hills (Montvert, Ligne-Paradis)
Ideal for: families, nature
Guesthouses in quieter surroundings; a car is needed.
Practical info about Saint-Pierre
Saint-Pierre is the ideal base for exploring the island’s wild south and heading up to the volcano. The town has its own lagoon, a supervised beach and a big market.
What to see in and around Saint-Pierre
- The beach and lagoon, in the supervised area;
- the Saturday morning market;
- the seafront, lively in the evening;
- Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, from the volcano lodge;
- the wild south: Grand Anse, Manapany, Saint-Philippe and its lava flows.
Getting to Saint-Pierre
From the airport in Saint-Denis, allow over an hour’s drive depending on traffic; nearby Pierrefonds airport receives a few regional flights. A car is almost essential to explore the south.
Swimming: because of the shark risk, swimming is prohibited outside the lagoon and supervised areas. Always follow the signs.
All our tips for the island in Travel in Réunion.