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Saint-Denis (/ ˌ s æ̃ d ə ˈ n iː /, French: [sɛ̃ d(ə)ni] ⓘ; Reunionese Creole: Sin-Dni), unofficially Saint-Denis de La Réunion (pronounced [sɛ̃ d(ə)ni də la ʁeynjɔ̃]) for disambiguation, is the prefecture (administrative capital) of the French overseas department and region of Réunion, in the Indian Ocean.
Saint-Denis, town, capital of the French overseas département of Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. The town lies in a basin at the mouth of the Saint-Denis River on the north coast of the island, wedged between the ocean and a mountain rising abruptly behind it. It was originally the main port.
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- Rue de Paris. North to south in Saint-Denis’ Centre-Ville, this street is the perfect introduction, not just to the city, but the culture of the island of Reunion.
- Rue du Maréchal-Leclerc. East to west, this street is shopping central in Saint-Denis and intersects with Rue de Paris. But like its neighbour it can tell you a great deal about the island: You have the mosque, the Shri Kali Kovil Kampal Tamil Temple and a Chinese Pagoda on the parallel Rue Sainte-Anne.
- Musée Léon-Dierx. In the former Episcopal Palace on Rue de Paris is Saint-Denis’ museum of fine arts. It has been here since 1912, and took the name of Reunion’s famous son, Léon-Dierx, who died the same year.
- Jardin de l’État. In the centre of town is a botanical garden overflowing with plant life, boasting avenues of palms, a Wallace fountain and water gardens.
Feb 3, 2021 · 10 Fun Things To Do In Saint-Denis, Réunion Island. Nicola Desouza 03 February 2021. From intimate museums to Creole delicacies and fantastic street art, the capital city of the French overseas department of Réunion packs a punch. This volcanic island is a tiny drop in the Indian Ocean, placed inconspicuously between Madagascar and Mauritius ...
Saint-Denis (créole: Sin-Dni) is the capital of Réunion, and the city with the most inhabitants on the island. It hosts all the important administrative offices, and is also a cultural centre with numerous museums. Saint-Denis is also the largest city in all of the French overseas departments.
The town then gained popularity and in 1738, it became the capital of the ultimate island. It is in the north of the island, covering a surface area of 14,279 hectares and with 146,920 inhabitants (INSEE data from 2016). The locals of Saint-Denis are known as Dyonisiens (for the men) and Dionysiennes (for the women). Saint-Denis de La Réunion ...
