Gourmet products local specialties and wines Saint-Denis

A family business founded in 1907, the Chatel distillery strives to sublimate and make people discover the plant resources of Reunion Island through a wide range of rum-based products, enhanced by the unique know-how of Alain Chatel, grandson of the founder. If it has established itself as the historical reference in terms of punches and liqueurs, the company has extended its offer to cocktails, arranged, spiced and flavoured rums. Chatel has even produced from cane alcohol the first brand of Réunionese vodka, now the market leader.

A trendy little address in the town centre, in the shade of a small terrace away from the hustle and bustle. The Mafate Café offers typical Reunionese dishes, such as morning rice, and good "lontan" cakes: chocolate sweet potato fondant, Creole pâté, chocolate banana cake... Traditional ingredients are also used to create new recipes such as the delicious manioc waffle or the chocolate dakatine cake, creations that are well worth a visit. If you prefer, you can have them delivered or take them away.

The Saint-Denis ice-cream parlour par excellence, with two rooms on both sides of the street, a must and open since 1988. On one side, traditional artisanal ice creams, vacherins, crêpes: a wide and varied choice (too much!). On the other side, a snack bar and restaurant with daily specials: croque-monsieur, savoury sandwiches, gourmet salads. They also make cottage cheese and yoghurts. The Igloo is the place to be for teenagers on weekends before or after a movie or a trip to the city centre. Reservations are required for lunch.

To the east of the same street, the food market offers fruits and vegetables from the Hauts (bringelles, chouchous, margozes, jujubes, zévis, tamarins...). You can buy spices (saffron péi, combava, calou-pilé, cardamom, massalé, ginger...) and handicrafts. You can stop at a stand of fresh fruit juice, pancakes or enjoy a Mauritian meal. Even if you don't want to buy anything, take a stroll for the colours, smells and shouts of the vendors. Tourists and Reunionese meet at the small market for this atmosphere!

Next to the Jumbo Score, between the church and the post office, in this district of Sainte-Clotilde, you will discover a large market where you can find everything: food, crafts, etc... It is the biggest, cheapest and most lively market in the city. Languages and cultures mix there. Its multitude of umbrellas form a mosaic of colours to reflect the choice offered by this market. Very popular, it is best to go there early in the morning to have a choice.

A thematic market where you will find randomly handicrafts, flowers, and other objects of well-being and leisure. A multitude of stalls are waiting for you. Created in 2009, the event has become a must in the nightlife of Saint-Denis. Stands of local products: flowers, fruit, vegetables, crafts... The Barachois night market often proposes a theme according to the current events of the moment: Dipavali, Women's Day, Christmas market... It's an opportunity to discover new artisans who come to make themselves known.