Saint-Gilles is a village located along the west coast of the island of Réunion, in the commune of Saint-Paul. It is the site of the island's most popular seaside resort. Boucan Canot and Roches Noires are popular surfing spots. The beach of Hermitage is protected by a corral reef and is part of the protected area of the marine park of Réunion.
 
On the west coast of La Réunion, the charming 4-star hotel Le Boucan Canot with its Creole architecture faces the Indian ocean and overlooks a ...