Village of 6000 inhabitants that you atteintdrez by a sinuous and picturesque road, Cilaos in 1214 m of height, groups together(includes) around the city center on the tray(plateau) of the Arm of Ponds, îlets in the suggestive names : Dry Arm, Ilet with Ropes, Peterboth, Palmiste-Rouge. The Population, very welcoming knew how to keep(preserve) certain striking traditions. You will be amazed by the sharpness of the "Days of cilaos", embroidery completely made(done) hand to discover to the house school of the embroidery and to of numerous brodeuses also. You will taste in the multiple restaurants and hosts' tables Cilaos's famous lenses.

You will not leave without having sampled, in moderation, the local wine of cilaos . Cilaos's circus, him you offer its reception, its water, its pure air(sight), its peace, its forest, its mountains, the sports equipments. It is the paradise of the walkers with about 80 km of paths. And after a drive(ride) in mountain, the hydropathic establishment "Irénée Accot" proposes you the virtues of thermal waters. Information with Office of Cilaos.'s tourism.

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Thanks in Serge Gélabert for the photo.

Credit text: advertising Brochure " Welcome to Cilaos " - Photo: Serge Gélabert