Heritage sites in Réunion

Heritage Highlights

This collection highlights La Réunion’s historic sites tied to its sugar industry and colonial era, featuring disused sugar factories, distinctive factory chimneys, colonial mansions, and public buildings. These sites collectively illustrate the island’s industrial heritage and architectural legacy from the French overseas department in the Indian Ocean.

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A

Ancienne Usine de Pierrefonds

A former sugar factory on La Réunion, now inactive, reflecting the island’s industrial past.

B

Marché couvert de Saint-Pierre

A covered market hall located in Saint-Pierre, serving as a historic commercial hub.

C

Hôtel des Postes

Notable public building on La Réunion, historically serving as the island’s main post office.

D

Cheminée de l'ancienne usine de Grands Bois

Chimney of a former sugar factory, exemplifying industrial architecture on La Réunion.

E

Aqueduc du Gol

An historic aqueduct infrastructure that supported water management on the island.

F

Distillerie

A distinguished distillery building important to La Réunion’s agricultural production.

G

Maison des Directeurs de l'Usine de Grands Bois

Residence built for factory directors, reflecting colonial-era domestic architecture.

H

Ancienne Gare de Saint-Pierre

Former railway station in Saint-Pierre, linked to the island’s early transportation network.

I

Maison Loupy

Colonial-era mansion also known as Maison Frappier de Montbenoît, notable for its architecture.

J

Cheminée dite Mon Repos 2

Industrial chimney from a former sugar factory, part of La Réunion’s sugar industry heritage.

K

Cheminée dite de Mahavel

Chimney belonging to a defunct sugar factory, representing the island’s industrial past.

L

Cheminée dite Etablissement du Tampon

Chimney from a former sugar factory known as Établissement du Tampon.

M

Cheminée dite Isautier, plus connue sous la dénomination Distillerie Isautier

Chimney associated with the Isautier distillery, a significant local distillation site.

N

Cheminée Langevin

Chimney from the Langevin sugar factory, emblematic of La Réunion’s sugar production era.

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