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ing rooms; they're all decorated differently. One glitch: they turn their back on the fantast-
ic views of the Cirque. The real steal is the little spa featuring a hammam, a sauna and a
Jacuzzi, where you can reinvigorate weary feet after a busy day's walking - access is free
for guests. There's an on-site restaurant if you're feeling too lazy to travel elsewhere.
Eating
While Cilaos is known for its lentils, Hell-Bourg is synonymous with
chouchou
, a green,
pear-shaped vegetable imported from Brazil in 1834. It comes in salads, gratins and as
chouchou gateau
to finish. You can stock up on basic provisions at the grocers and other
food shops along the main road.
CRÊPERIE
€
Crêperie Le Gall
( 0262 47 87 48; 55 Rue Général de Gaulle; mains €3-10; lunch & dinner)
The only place for miles
around that serves succulent pancakes. Yes, pancakes! Try the Ti Chou Chou with, you
guessed it,
chouchou
. Wash it all down with a
bolée de cidre
(bowl of cider). Lovely.
P'tit Koin Kréol
( 0692 61 03 41; Rue du Général de Gaulle; mains €5-9; lunch)
This tiny restaurant in a cute
Creole house is a good place to sample authentic Réunionnais fare prepared mamma-style.
Tour your taste buds with a
gratin de chouchous
(
chouchou
with melted cheese) or a tasty
curry.
CREOLE
€
La Coco Lé Là!
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CREOLE, CAFETERIA
€
( 0693 80 92 56; 38 Ave du Général de Gaulle; mains €6-12; 9am-6pm Tue-Sun)
In a courtyard back
from the main drag, this is a cool place for a fruit juice or a light meal, with a short list of
palate pleasers: duck Creole-style, roasted chicken, homemade dessert. The view is serene
and the ambience relaxed.
La Christophine
CREOLE
€
