Saint-Philippe (Reunion) - Saint-Philippe (Réunion)

At the Cap Méchart
Saint-Philippe
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Saint-Philippe

Saint-Philippe (Réunion) is a municipality in the southwest of Reunion.

background

After the first settlement around 1760, the community was founded in 1830.

getting there

Map of Saint-Philippe (Reunion)

By plane

The Réunion Roland Garros airport at Saint-Denis is 80 km away. The smaller Pierrefonds airport at Saint-Pierre is 40 km away.

By train

By bus

In the street

The place is on the RN2, she comes from the west of Saint-Joseph and investigates murders Sainte-Rose

mobility

Tourist Attractions

Grand Brule lava field
  • 1 Cap Mechart, (evil cape), popular vantage point on the rugged coast
  • 1 Grand Brûlé, Lava fields of the eruptions of the Piton de la Fournaise from 2002 to 2009, they cross the street. A few places to stop are signposted. Attention; the drivers look at the lava fields and less at the pedestrians.

activities

  • 2 Forestiere Mare Longue route, Botanical nature trail through a primary forest
  • 3  Jardin des Parfums et des Epices, 7 Chemin Forestier, 97442 Saint-Philippe. Tel.: 262 26237 06 36. Numerous types of plants grow in the 30 hectare garden, from which fragrances and aromatic substances can be extracted. This also includes spices, especially vanilla, cardamom and ginger. A shop with coffee and toilet belongs to the garden.Open: daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., guided tours by appointment.Price: adults € 5.50, with a guide € 6.20.

shop

Local products: vanilla in different quality, cloves and other spices, aromatic oils

kitchen

  • 1  L'Etoiles Des Mers, 40 Route Labourdonnais, 97442, Réunion. Tel.: 262 262 37 04 60. Simple restaurant at Cap Méchart, Creole cuisine.last change: Mar. 2019
  • 2  Embruns du Baril. Tel.: 262 (0) 262562628. last change: Mar. 2019

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