Museum

Maison Carrere

📍 14 rue de Paris, 97400 Saint-Denis, Réunion

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Quick Facts

Location: Reunion
Category: Museum
Duration: About 30-45 minutes
Opening Hours: About 08:30-16:30; the tourist office is inside. Confirm on site.
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Heritage display area €2, reduced price €1; general visit free
Address: 14 rue de Paris, 97400 Saint-Denis, Réunion
Coordinates: -20.8800, 55.4500

Introduction

Maison Carrere stands at 14 Rue de Paris in Saint-Denis and is a beautifully restored 19th-century wooden Creole mansion, one of the most representative colonial residences in the capital's old town. It is known for its fine carved timber eaves, airy verandas and symmetrical facade; inside, displays cover the colonial history of Reunion, and the building has long housed the Saint-Denis tourist office, offering advice and leaflets to visitors. A stop here lets you admire Creole architectural detail while gathering trip information during a walk through the old town.

✨ Highlights

🛈 Practical Info

→Suggested duration：About 30-45 minutes, including the indoor displays and the courtyard.

→Notes：A protected heritage building; keep quiet while visiting and do not touch the exhibits or timber work.

→Opening Hours：About 08:30-16:30; the tourist office is inside. Confirm on site.

→Transportation：Reachable on foot from the centre of Saint-Denis (located on Rue de Paris).

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Heritage display area €2, reduced price €1; general visit free

💡 Tips

• The tourist office is inside, so you can collect maps and ask about the day's routes and events here.

• Rue de Paris gathers many colonial residences, making it ideal for an architectural stroll through the old town.

• Keep quiet when visiting the historic mansion and avoid touching the carvings or indoor displays.

• Opening hours and display-area prices may change; confirm by phone before you go.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Maison Carrere?

About 08:30-16:30; the tourist office is inside. Confirm on site.

How much is the admission for Maison Carrere?

Adult: Free; Heritage display area €2, reduced price €1; general visit free

Any practical tips for visiting Maison Carrere?

The tourist office is inside, so you can collect maps and ask about the day's routes and events here. Rue de Paris gathers many colonial residences, making it ideal for an architectural stroll through the old town.