Ilet Bethléem is an island of freshness and calm in St. Benedict, you can bask on the banks of the Rivière des Marsouins, take a walk, enjoy the good weather sheltered from the Reunion sun. The site is also steeped in history and spirituality with its small chapel which opens its arms to you for a moment of contemplation...
Ilet Bethléem, one of the remarkable sites of the East
The trail begins with a descent along the cliff. We guess the river through the branches and we are delighted in advance to be able to dive the peids there! the river, a beautiful view of Ilet Coco as well as lychee orchards. It is a walk accessible to all and safe for the whole family. However, it is necessary to remain vigilant to the various municipal decrees which can prohibit access in the event of a rock fall.
The trick of the péi guide
You can take a guided walk that will end on a fruity aperitif with Geoffrey who will have a lot to tell you about Ilet Béthléem.
On this path, you will discover a chapel from a distant era where an entire village was organized at the water's edge.
In the 70th century, at the request of the governor's wife, nuns, daughters of Mary, took over the Ilet to teach young girls Christian principles while introducing them to manual work. For more than XNUMX years, Ilet prospered. Then the nuns left the islet and the population deserted it. The place remains imbued with tranquility and contemplation.
Pour s'y rendre
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