You'll find a scattering of attractive colonial-era edifices scattered in the centre, including the old Hôtel de Ville , which started life as a coffee warehouse for the French East India Company during the 18th century. The old colonial-era train station is now occupied by the Café de la Gare – Latina Café . Another must-see is the Entrepôt Kervéguen , which was also used as a warehouse by the French East India Company. In the same area, keep your eyes peeled for the médiathèque Raphaël Barquisseau , another building dating from the thriving era of the French East India Company.
There are many other Creole mansions and houses that beg to be admired, especially along Rue Marius et Ary Leblond. One of the grandest is the Sœurs de Saint-Joseph de Cluny complex, which was built in the late 18th century. To the east, the neoclassical Hôtel de la Sous-Préfecture is also worthy of interest.
Culture buffs shouldn't miss St-Pierre's other architectural gems such as the St-Pierre Church , the splendid Attyaboul Massadjid mosque and the discreet Chinese temple . West of the centre, the highly colourful Tamil temple is also well worth a gander.
