PS 2008–2020: Gilbert Annette, PS 2001–2008: René-Paul Victoria, UMP 1994–2001: Michel Tamaya, PS 1989–1994: Gilbert Annette, PS 1969–1989: Auguste Legros, RPR Culture Léon Dierx Museum (art gallery and museum) Jardin de l'État (public gardens – includes a natural history museum) Le Barachois, seafront park La Roche Écrite ( south of the city), summit overlooking Saint-Denis, with impressive views over the city Brasseries de Bourbon Places of worship Among the places of worship, they are predominantly Christian churches and temples : Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint-Denis de La Réunion (Catholic Church), Assemblies of God. There are also Muslim mosques. Education The University of Reunion Island admits 15,000 students each year, with 6 campus sites in Saint-Denis. Course work is aligned with European standards for university education. There is a school of engineering as well. The language is French, and there are connection with educational institutions in France on the continent of Europe. The commune maintains various elementary schools for each sector. Economy IBM has an office in Saint-Denis. The island began organizing to be a digital hub for nearby African nations, relying on its two undersea cables for good internet connections. The potential for services would alter the island's economy, now reliant on sugar, an agricultural product. The university in Saint-Denis has programs to educate the young population in digital skills. New businesses are forming to serve the needs of airlines for software. International relations Saint-Denis, Réunion is twinned with: Metz, France Nice, France Tangier, Morocco Notable residents Sentenced to exile in Réunion, the Moroccan Rais Abd el-Krim lived a few years in Saint-Denis from 1926. Prince Bảo Vàng of Vietnam (also known as Yves Claude Vinh San) the son of Emperor Duy Tân, was born and resided in Saint-Denis, Réunion for his final years. His family also resided there. Other people connected with Saint-Denis include: Félix Guyon (1831–1920), urologist Édouard Hervé (1835–1899), journalist and academician Juliette Dodu (1848–1909), resistant to the war of 1870 Ambroise Vollard (1866–1939), art dealer and gallery Raymond Vergès (1882–1957), mayor of the town, founder of Témoignages Roland Garros (1888–1918), aviator Émile Hugot (1904–1993), industrialist in sugarcane Jean-Henri Azéma (1913–2000), poet Raymond Barre 1924–2007, politician Daniel Sangouma (1965), sprinter Gérald De Palmas (1967), singer Surya Bonaly (1973), International Olympic Skater Willy Grondin (1974), football player Alexandre Loupy (1977) nephrologist and medical researcher Daniel Narcisse (1979), International handball Valérie Gauvin (1996), football player Julienne Salvat (1932–2019), teacher,