Holiday in Saint-Denis
City in reunion — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
reunion
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (winter, 20-25 °C, dry). Best hiking time. November-April warmer, humid, cyclone risk.
Budget/day
80-150 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Saint-Denis Roland Garros (RUN, approx. 12-15 h with a stopover in Paris). Air France/Air Austral from Paris. No visa required (EU/France).
About Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis is the capital of La Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean — and thus the southernmost city of the European Union. The city on the northern coast offers French flair with Creole charm: bakeries next to Creole wooden houses, croissants next to samosas. The Creole old town (Rue de Paris) preserves colorful villas in Creole-Victorian style with tropical gardens. The Barachois, a tree-lined promenade with boules courts (Pétanque places), is the social meeting point of Saint-Denis. La Réunion is volcanic and spectacular: The Piton de la Fournaise (2,632 m, one of the most active volcanoes in the world), the three cirques (Cirques) Cilaos, Mafate, and Salazie (all UNESCO World Heritage Sites), and trekking along the GR R2 make the island one of the best hiking destinations in the world. Saint-Denis is the starting point: In 30 minutes you can reach the Cirque de Mafate (accessible only on foot or by helicopter), in 1.5 hours you can reach the volcano, and the lagoon of Saint-Gilles offers snorkeling and beaches.
Top 5 highlights in Saint-Denis
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Piton de la Fournaise
One of the most active volcanoes in the world: regular eruptions, walkable crater rim — 1.5 hours from Saint-Denis.
Cirques (UNESCO World Heritage)
Three spectacular cirques: Cilaos, Mafate (accessible only on foot!) and Salazie — world-class trekking.
Rue de Paris (Creole Old Town)
Colorful Creole villas with tropical gardens: French flair in a tropical version.
Le Barachois
Promenade with pétanque and restaurants: Saint-Denis' social meeting point by the Indian Ocean.
Marche Forain
Open-air market with vanilla, tropical fruits, and Creole specialties: La Réunion's best market scene.
Hotels in Saint-Denis
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Reise-SIM für Saint-Denis
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Saint-Denis
Recommended travel time
May to October (winter, 20-25 °C, dry). Best hiking time. November-April warmer, humid, cyclone risk.
Summer
27-32 °C, hot and humid, cyclone season January-March
Winter
18-25 °C, pleasantly dry, ideal for hiking
How much does a holiday in Saint-Denis cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-70 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-150 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200-450 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa required — La Réunion is France/EU. An ID card is sufficient for EU citizens.
Euro as currency — French prices, but street food and markets are cheaper than in the mainland.
Mafate accessible only on foot — the Cirque de Mafate has no road. Hike from Col des Bœufs (3-4 h) or helicopter.
Buy vanilla — La Réunion produces Bourbon vanilla, one of the best in the world. Available at markets or cooperatives.
Car rental recommended — the island is compact (70 x 50 km), but public transport is limited.
Food & drink in Saint-Denis
These specialties you must try!
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