Le Métis

The East


If you're looking for a quick food fix, check out the options at this family-run eatery opposite Notre Dame des Laves church. It specialises in tasty, freshly prepared Creole classics. Takeaway is available (€6 to €8).


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1. Notre Dame des Laves

0.05 MILES

The lava flow from a 1977 eruption went through Piton Ste-Rose, split when it came to the church and reformed again on the other side. Many people see the…

2. Anse des Cascades

1.78 MILES

This scenic anse (bay) is beside the sea about 3km south of Piton Ste-Rose. The water from the hills drops dramatically into the sea near a traditional…

3. Pont des Anglais

5.46 MILES

Between Ste-Anne and Ste-Rose is the graceful Pont des Anglais suspension bridge over the Rivière de l'Est, now bypassed by the main highway but open to…

4. Église

7.56 MILES

You can't help but be dazzled by this surprisingly extravagant church that was erected in 1857. The facade of the building is covered in stucco depictions…

5. Le Grand Brûlé Platform

8.63 MILES

In April 2007, in one of the most violent eruptions ever recorded, an impressive lava flow was formed, about 2km north of Pointe du Tremblet. The road was…

6. Forêt Ste-Marguerite

9.39 MILES

For a complete change of pace and atmosphere, consider spending some time in the protected 159-hectare Forêt Ste-Marguerite, way up in the hills. Fans of…

7. Pas de Bellecombe

10.02 MILES

From the viewpoint at Pas de Bellecombe (2311m), the 'entrance' to the volcanic area, you'll be rewarded with mesmerising views of the volcano and its…

8. Plaine des Sables

11.46 MILES

You've reached the end of the world! The Plaine des Sables is a wide windswept plain, made of ashes. With its lunar landscape, it could form a perfect…