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It's well worth exploring the Terre Sainte district, situated to the east of the centre.
Though no longer the traditional fishing village it used to be, this area has its own peculiar
appeal, especially along the seashore, where fishermen can be seen playing dominoes in
the late afternoon.
Main Market
MARKET
(Blvd Hubert-Delisle; 7am-noon Sat)
If you're in St-Pierre on a Saturday morning, be sure to
browse around the joyous, thriving main market, which sprawls along the seafront at the
west end of Blvd Hubert-Delisle - a staple of local life.
Covered Market
MARKET
(Rue Victor le Vigoureux; 8am-6pm Mon-Sat)
Housed in a metallic structure dating from 1856,
the small covered market is a great place to wander if you're after fresh fruit, vegetables,
local spices and herbs,
vacoa
bags and the usual assortment of Malagasy crafts.
La Saga du Rhum
( 0262 35 81 90;
www.sagadurhum.fr
; Chemin Fredeline; adult/child €8.50/6; 10am-5pm)
Those who
want to understand how the ambrosia called rum starts in the sugar-cane fields and ends
on their palates should come to this museum, which is set on the site of the Isautier estate,
one of the oldest rum distillers on Réunion. It's about 5km northwest of Saint-Pierre (in
the direction of Bois d'Olives).
MUSEUM
Beaches
For those who love nothing better than splashing in lapis-lazuli waters or lounging on
white sand, St-Pierre's
main beach
is the perfect answer. This is where you can find locals
taking a quick dip on a hot day. Hint: there's a lesser-known, more intimate beach in
Terre
Sainte
.
Activities
There's excellent diving off St-Pierre. See
Click here
for details.
Plongée Australe
DIVING
