Belvédère


From this viewpoint near Bois Court, you can look down into the splendid valley of Grand Bassin. Truly spectacular.


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1. Cité du Volcan

2.6 MILES

Everything you need to know about Piton de la Fournaise and volcanoes in general should become clear at the excellent Cité du Volcan. You can expect state…

3. Belvédère du Nez-de-Bœuf

5.37 MILES

On your way to the volcano, be sure to pause at this viewpoint (it's signposted) to enjoy unsurpassable views over the valley gouged by the Rivière des…

4. Maison de la Broderie

5.72 MILES

Entirely modernised in 2014, the Maison de la Broderie is home to an association of 30 or so local women dedicated to keeping Cilaos' embroidery tradition…

5. Philippe Turpin's Studio

5.77 MILES

The sculptor, painter and printmaker Philippe Turpin, who etches on copper and then rolls the prints off the inky plates, has a studio that is open to the…

6. Church

5.83 MILES

At the north end of town, the Catholic church, with its eye-catching white façade and spire, is Cilaos' major landmark.

7. La Roche Merveilleuse

5.86 MILES

Head to the Marvellous Rock for an eagle-eye panorama of Cilaos. It's accessible on foot or by road. From Cilaos, take the road to Bras-Sec. The turnoff…

8. La Fenêtre

6.64 MILES

It would be a sin to visit Les Makes and not take the forest road that leads to this viewpoint, another 10km further uphill. The view over the entire…