Things to see and do Salazie

One of Réunion Island's best-known and most photographed waterfalls. Go to the main road to Salazie, where it can be seen on the left, and you won't be able to miss it. You can also go as far as Mare-à-Citrons for an even more spectacular view, especially during the rainy season. Please note that although it used to be possible to take a walk to reach the foot of the waterfall, this is no longer possible due to a prefectoral decree.

A haven of peace between Salazia and Hell-Bourg. At dawn, an atmosphere of peace and quiet is carried by the singing of birds and a few water hens can be seen. At weekends, the laughter of the children reveals a more festive and family atmosphere. For camping or picnicking, you can reach this place in 15 minutes on foot. Several kiosks overlook the water. It is also a place steeped in history, where you can see the remains of the dwellings of the first land concessionaires. The place is exotic, shady and welcoming, and is a place of great beauty.

You will be able to admire the many viewpoints on the mountains, the circus and the river. Two kiosks are waiting for you to picnic in the shade. From there, you can take the Chemin de la Cascade Blanche and reach another point of view in 30 minutes. If you add another 20 minutes, you will be able to reach the waterfall, which is permanent all year round. This end of the route is recommended for sportsmen and women. Be careful, in any case, it climbs and you will have to cross a river: not to be done in rainy weather.

The church in the village of Salazie is unmistakable. It is the second church of the parish built on the old one between 1939 and 1941 on the initiative of Father Bourasseau. It was the parishioners who built it, including the children! It follows the codes of Gothic architecture with its two flanking towers. On the façade, one can read: "Be queens in our house! "which reminds us that the Assumption is a dogma according to which the mother of Jesus was "raised to heaven".