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There are several peaceful villages within 10km of St-Leu that offer accommodation in a
relaxed, rural setting. Many places boast bird's-eye views down to the coast.
Caz' Océane
( 0692 74 63 94, 0262 54 89 40;
www.lacazoceane.com
; 28 Chemin Mutel, Notre-Dame des Champs; s €30-40, d
€40-50, incl breakfast; )
Under new management since 2011, this snug B&B in the hamlet
of Notre-Dame des Champs offers good value for money. No one would accuse the four
rooms of being over-decorated but they are neat and spacious and guests can use a terrace
with million-dollar views - perfect for an
apéro
(apéritif) after a bout of sightseeing. The
owners can cook some reputedly good evening meals (€20). Excellent breakfast too, with
homemade bread and jam. English is spoken.
B&B
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APARTMENT
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Les Lataniers
( 0692 25 13 38, 0262 34 74 45; leslataniers.free.fr; 136ter Rue Adrien Lagourgue, Piton St-Leu; d €65-70;
)
An excellent surprise, with tasteful decor, a fantastic garden with panoramic views
and a stunning pool looking straight out to the sea. The four apartments are huge, well ap-
pointed and sun-filled. It's an ideal base for hikers as the female owner is a keen walker
with lots of route information on the island. Find Les Lataniers on the southern fringes of
Piton St-Leu, towards Les Avirons.
Le Balcon Créole - Chez
François et Michèle Huet
( 0692 67 62 54, 0262 54 76 70;
www.gitehuet-reunion.fr
; 202 Chemin Potier, Les Colimaçons; d incl breakfast
€50-58; )
The four rooms here are sparkling, fresh and colourful, but only two rooms
come with a sea view. Ask for the spacious Creole-style
gîte
in the flower-filled garden if
you intend to stay more than three nights. When it comes to preparing fish dishes, the
Huets know their stuff. It's signposted, uphill from the botanical garden.
B&B
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Bardzour - Chez Marie-Claire Vion
( 0262 34 13 97;
www.bardzour.com
; 87 Chemin des Serres, Piton St-Leu; d incl breakfast €50-65;
)
This is a lovely option if you're looking for a secluded, rural atmosphere, though it cops
some noise from the Route des Tamarins below. The three well-equipped rooms and the
cute Case Planteur set among orchards provide a very cushy landing after a hard day's
driving.
Table d'hôte
(€23) meals are available twice a week. The pool is an added bonus.
To find it, take the D11 towards Stella Matutina and Piton St-Leu.
B&B
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