Lazaret de La Grande Chaloupe Travel Guide: Top Sights in Réunion,

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Lazaret de La Grande Chaloupe- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Réunion; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Lazaret de La Grande Chaloupe, established in 1860, served as a quarantine site to protect Réunion Island from epidemics amidst an influx of laborers. Nestled in a secluded valley, this historical site became the initial point of entry for thousands of immigrants. Between 1860 and 1865, essential facilities such as landing places, dormitories, and a hospital were constructed, now known as Lazaret No.1 (La Possession) and Lazaret No.2 (Saint-Denis). The last group to be quarantined arrived in 1933, and by 1946, the site came under the ownership of the Departmental Council of Réunion. Open to the public since 2008, Lazaret No.1 welcomes visitors for free and guided tours from Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with group bookings recommended.

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Reviews of Lazaret

Frédéric de BOISVILLIERS

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-29

Beautiful place otherwise can be expressed like this when you know what it was used for. Small but pleasant visit with lots of explanations, both human and plant-based. Not too many photos, you have to go there. Also visit the little train next door
VøïD Toï

5
Reviewed: 2023-09-13

This memorial place is worth visiting. the free exhibition will allow you to learn more about these buildings and how Reunion Island was populated.
Antonín Smrčka (tonouch_official)

5
Reviewed: 2023-03-17

Beautiful place and FREE entrance. Description Is only in French, but employees tell you about pláče and give you leaflets about, some main descriptions Is in English. Givin' five Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 😀👍
Russ Braby

5
Reviewed: 2019-02-04

Amazing staff, very passionate about what she does. Also the place was free (great for tourists!) Very well preserved location. A fundamental place for the history and development of Reunion
Y Evans

5
Reviewed: 2017-04-30

Perhaps 10,000 people a month hike the English Road Trail (chemin des anglais). Le Lazaret is the name of the former quarantine station at Grande Chaloupe. Le Lazaret building n.° 1 is a musuem. The train station (gare de ti-train) is also a museum. All of these places are in the Reunion Island highlands national park (parc national des Hauts de la Reunion). Hike involves a climb of 500 meters. From St Bernard to Grande Chaloupe less than one hour. From La Possession to Grande Chaloupe perhaps 2 hours or more. 45 minutes for the very fit.