Lazarets de la Grande-Chaloupe, Quarantine station in Grande-Chaloupe, Réunion Island, France
The facility consists of two separate quarantine buildings with dormitories, an infirmary, and cemeteries situated between Saint-Denis and La Possession.
Built between 1860 and 1865, the lazarets processed thousands of contract workers who arrived on Réunion Island after the abolition of slavery in 1848.
The quarantine buildings became a meeting point of different traditions as workers from India and other regions brought their customs during their stays.
The isolation pavilion of Lazaret No. 1 contains a permanent exhibition about the history of contract workers and quarantine procedures on the island.
The site maintained capacity for 3000 people at peak times, with individuals sleeping on mats during their mandatory health isolation periods.
Location: Saint-Denis
Location: La Possession
GPS coordinates: -20.90083,55.37708
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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Viaduc de la Grande Chaloupe
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Pont Vinh-San
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Chemin Crémont
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Maison Carrère
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Gare de la Grande Chaloupe
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Maison Ponama
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Chapelle de La Redoute
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Rempart de La Montagne
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