Things to see and do Sainte-Anne

Built in 1857, the church of Sainte-Anne, with its original colours, is unique. Baroque in style, it is decorated with mouldings (some carved with a knife) and cement gargoyles. Inside, the Sainte-Thérèse chapel and its angelic sky blue vault is worth a stop. It has been classified as a historical monument since 1982. The scene of the wedding with Catherine Deneuve and Jean-Paul Belmondo in La Sirène du Mississipi, a film by François Truffaut, was even filmed in this church. The tourist office next door offers guided tours.

Nestled in the hollow of the rocks, a splendid freshwater basin. Its fresh water, of exceptional transparency, makes it one of the best swimming spots in the East. Be careful however not to go there in case of heavy rains or when the sky is dark in the Hauts: a flash flood can occur. It is reached by a road just after the church on the left, in the direction of Sainte-Rose, at the level of the invert. On the old coastal road, you can admire some very pretty huts and nibble on some festivities at the bar-trucks.

A stone's throw from the church of Sainte-Anne, this tourist office is very dynamic and welcoming. The office is full of ideas and suggestions to help you discover Saint-Benoît and its surroundings. After having listened to you, the reception staff will be happy to make reservations for you. Documentation is also available on request. Finally, a craft shop offers mother-of-pearl, pearl or wood jewellery, recipe books and various dishes..