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Pierrefonds Airport
The guide was updated:The island's second airport - Pierrefonds - is located at it's southern end. Bus line "T" operated by the "Cars Jaunes" company connects Saint-Pierre and Saint-Denis (including the Roland Garros airport), passing through multiple beach resorts on the west coast. Consult the website for schedules.
To hire a cab to Saint-Pierre, call +262 262 96 80 00
Useful Information
- Address: Chemin de L Aerodrome, Saint-Pierre
- Website: www.pierrefonds.aeroport.fr
- Phone: +262 262 96 80 00
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Nearly 20 registered shark attacks have occurred in the waters surrounding Reunion since 2011, 7 of which ended in fatalities. In 2013 (when attack frequency reached its peak) surfing, body-boarding and swimming were banned on all Reunion beaches. Travelers are advised to exercise extreme precaution and stay updated on the current regulations.
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Roland Garros Airport
This one is the island's main entry point, servicing a number of international destinations and airlines. The airport is located in the immediate vicinity of the capital city of Saint-Denis.
The "Citalis" bus line 31 functions as the airport shuttle and allows travelers to reach the city easily.
There are two long-distance bus routes by "Car Jaune": "ZE" bus connects Saint-Benoît and Saint-Denis (Mon-Sat, 3 times a day), while the "T" route runs from Roland Garros to Pierrefonds airport in Saint-Pierre via multiple destinations on the west coast (every two hours).
Taxis and rental cars are available for hire.
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Pierrefonds Airport
The island's second airport - Pierrefonds - is located at it's southern end. Bus line "T" operated by the "Cars Jaunes" company connects Saint-Pierre and Saint-Denis (including the Roland Garros airport), passing through multiple beach resorts on the west coast. Consult the website for schedules.
To hire a cab to Saint-Pierre, call +262 262 96 80 00
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Public Transport
A network of yellow buses ("Car Jeunes") connects all major destinations on the island. There are 13 lines in total, one of the most popular ones being line "T" that runs through many beach resorts along Reunions west coast, from Roland Garros Airport in the north to Pierrefonds Airport in the south. Consult the website for schedules and fares.
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Taxi
Taxis are fairly expensive, and prices go up even higher at night time (after 8pm) - these are easily hired in town centers or at bus stations. Taxis can be shared, in which case prepare to wait for passengers headed in the same direction.
Saint-Denis:
Allo Taxi +262 692 854 134
Saint-Pierre:
+262 262 385 484
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Pharmacy
Pharmacies are readily available throughout.
Pharmacie de la Poste
89 Rue Juliette Dodu, Saint-Denis
Phone:+262 262 20 07 52
Pharmacie de l'océan
105 Rue du Général de Gaulle, Saint-Gilles les Bains
Pharmacie du Lagon
1 Rue des Macabits, La Saline-Les-Bains
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Post
The island's main post office is located in Saint-Denis, although all larger settlements have small post offices of their own. These normally operate Mon-Fri 8am-12pm & 2pm-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm.
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Telephone
Reunion code +262
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Electricity
220 Volts, 50 Hertz
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