In Focus
Feel like large open spaces and a breath of fresh air ? Feel like coling your feet off in the water whilst at the same time having your head in the clouds ? Reunion Island offers al of this. Far from a clasical image of an island, it reveals an iner beauty. A change of scener y is guaranted.
The marine park in Réunion Island organises free guided tours across the lagoon of L'Hermitage. The goal is to sensitize the visitors in preserving the lagoon along with its white sandy beach. Let's catch a glimpse.
Situated in the North-East of the island in the commune of Sainte-Suzanne, in the midst of the sugar cane fields, the Niagara waterfall is a gentle and quiet showcase. It's a dream location for a romantic or family picnic.
On oppressively hot days, basking near the Mill of Tour des Roches with the feet dipped in the cold water of the lake is a true bliss. We'll share it with you.
The first thing that one notices at the ¨Pointe de Bel Air is eventually the lighthouse
Nestled in the heart of the valley of Rivière des Remparts in Saint-Joseph, the village of Roche Plate is a haven of peace. The sole gite of the premise is pleased to welcome you to relax over a weekend.
A lush vegetation along with an exceptional fauna and flora, visit the brand new "National Nature Reserve of the pond in Saint-Paul" ("Réserve naturelle nationale de l'étang de Saint-Paul").
In the area of la Montagne in Saint-Denis, the Cinderella garden boasts over 450 vegetal species. A small pleasant spot that needs to be discovered.
Nestled right in the heart of the cirque of Salazie, the “Mare à poule d’eau” invites all lovers of peaceful spots. A sheer invitation to those who are looking to relax
The Cap Méchant is one of the concealed treasures beneath the luxuriance of the southern coast
Located between Saint-Philippe and Sainte-Rose, the Route des laves is the new tourist site of Réunion Island. An essential site
There is no end of things to visit, whilst enjoying a day out around the island’s coastline, to such an extent that it can become difficult to agree on the itinerary. From north to south via the lowlands, there are numerous possibilities that allow one to explore the assets of the island.
Not a day goes by without seeing one off the coast. According to experts the waters of Réunion Island were particularly busy this year. However, we are not talking about swimmers, but whales.Every austral winter, these impressive cetaceans come back to Réunion Island’s coastline to give birth and to bring up their young, before setting off again into the open seas.
Réunion Island boasts three impressive calderas, formed by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption of the Piton des Neiges. The smallest one which is a little more than an hour drive from Saint Pierre promises a stunning view of the village and forest below.
Lying 1000 metres above sea level, overlooking Saint-Louis, Les Makes’ astronomical observatory was founded in 1986, after the apparition of Halley's Comet. From this ideal position one can contemplate the Milky Way, penetrate into the mystery that surrounds us and discover the sky which curiously seems larger than in metropolitan France.
In Reunion Island, most of the time, the term “cour” designates the space situated in front of the house. It is a special place for socialization, a place between the street and the house (“la kaz” in Creole).
Nature in Reunion island: cast away
Enjoy a guided tour across the lagoon
The Niagara waterfall: ideal for picnics
The mill of Tour des roches
Enjoy a stroll along the Pointe de Bel Air
Spend a weekend at the gite of Rivière des Remparts
The pond of Saint-Paul, a national nature reserve
The fabulous garden of Cinderella
“Mare à poule d’eau” (Moorhen pond): a peaceful spot
The Cap Méchant
The Route des laves, an original landscape
From north to south: nature in four stops
Whale watching
Spend a weekend in Cilaos
Observing Reunion Island’s sky at Les Makes observatory
The " cour créole "
