Saint-Philippe is at feet of the hook of the Oven on the wild coast of the South of the island. This part(party) of the island has for a long time was frequented by the pirates who hid their treasures from the Barrel (in barrels of rum and in caves), they used also the Clocks(points,sticks) Cattle to park animals stolen in Madagascar.
Documents found in Holland would state the treasure of a privateer "Swimming of the Pond" hidden in the neighborhood of Saint-Philippe. The eruptions except enclosure(pen) of the volcano of the Oven are rare, nevertheless in 1986 the flow of lava of the Clocks(points,sticks) of the Table has enlarges the municipality of 25 hectares.
The forest of Saint-Philippe is one of the most beautiful nature reserves of the island.
Patrimony to be discovered :
- The Barrel, the place owes its name in curious one well in shape of barrel in the lave of the gully,
- The Well of the English,
- The botanical path of the Long Puddle, the unique(only) nature reserve in Reunion,
- The Garden of Spices,
- Ilet of the Palmistes,
- The Garden of Sculptures, the park of statues in the Big Burned.
drives(rides) and excursions can be organized for it, please, contact the office of Saint Philippe's tourism.
For any information or demand of documentation, please, contact the Office of Saint Philippe's tourism.
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