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The advantage of St-Denis (
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not having a beach is that it forces you to turn
your gaze inland and admire the city's architecture. The town hall, prefecture and a host of
'minor' palaces and mansions adorn the city with neoclassical columns, elaborate veran-
dahs and
lambrequins
(ornamental window and door borders). Throw in Creole mansions,
and a happy coexistence of mosque, cathedral, Chinese pagoda and Hindu temple, and the
effect is at once international and quintessentially Réunionnais.