Marché Artisanal de Saint-Leu is a small but well-curated artisan market by the waterfront, where local creators sell handmade jewelry, textiles, natural soaps, and home decor in a scenic setting near the old town. It’s not a food market. This market’s all about craft and design.

What to expect:

• Handmade goods from Réunion-based artisans

• Items include pareos, baskets, woodwork, lava stone crafts, soaps, and art

• Vendors change often. Some stalls are permanent, others rotate

• Set along the promenade with nearby cafés and snack bars

• Open-air and easy to combine with a coastal stroll or lunch

It’s a good place to pick up gifts that aren’t mass-produced and to support small-scale makers directly.

👉 Ask artisans where they source their materials. Many use endemic plants or recycled materials from the island.