Pointe des Galets

The Pointe des Galets is a cape in the northwest of the island of , heading on the Indian Ocean. It is now entirely occupied by the town centre of .
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  • Type: Cape
  • Description: cape
  • Also known as: “Pointe des Calets”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Maison dite des Ingénieurs.

Historic house
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is a historic house.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Possession and Saint-Paul.

Town
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is a commune in the overseas department of .

Town
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is the second-largest commune in the French overseas department of .

Village
is a village on the island…

Pointe des Galets

Latitude
-20.92272° or 20° 55′ 22″ south
Longitude
55.28827° or 55° 17′ 18″ east
Open location code
5HFQ37GQ+W8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9382533099
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
935870
Wiki­data ID
Q972474
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to French—“Pointe des Galets” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Malacca and La Plaine des Anglais.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Base navale and MRCC La Réunion.

Réunion: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Saint-Denis and Piton de la Fournaise.

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