La Plaine aux Sables
La Plaine aux Sables is a locality in Réunion and has an elevation of 1,442 metres. La Plaine aux Sables is situated nearby to the locality Trois Roches, as well as near the hamlet La Nouvelle.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Locality
- Description: human settlement in France
- Also known as: “Plaine des Sables”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Chapelle de la Nouvelle and Grand Bénare.
Grand Bénare
Peak
Photo: B.navez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Grand Bénare is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located in the western part of the island, overlooking the "Cirque de Mafate" and "Cirque de Cilaos". Grand Bénare is situated 3 km south of La Plaine aux Sables.
Chapelle de Marla, cirque de Mafate
Church
Photo: Mirgolth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Chapelle de Marla, cirque de Mafate is a church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Nouvelle and Marla.
Roche Plate
Hamlet
Photo: Bouba, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Roche Plate is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km northwest of La Plaine aux Sables.
La Plaine aux Sables
- Category: îlet
- Location: Réunion, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-21.08946° or 21° 5′ 22″ southLongitude
55.42303° or 55° 25′ 23″ eastElevation
1,442 metres (4,731 feet)Open location code
5HCQWC6F+66OpenStreetMap ID
node 515618372OpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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In Other Languages
From French to Japanese—“La Plaine aux Sables” goes by many names.
- French: “La Plaine aux Sables”
- French: “Plaine aux Sables”
- Japanese: “プレンヌ・オ・サーブル”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Trois Roches and Îlet Georges.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Trois Roches Fall and Boureau d’information de La Nouvelle.
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