Top 30 attractions to explore in Réunion
Reunion is a French overseas island located in the midst of the Indian Ocean, 700 kilometers east of the island of Madagascar, and 200 kilometers South-West of Mauritius. The island has been inhabited since the 16th century when people from France and Madagascar settled there.
Grand Galet Falls is a waterfall on the southern section of the island of Réunion. It is situated in the Réunion National Park, and its natural pool is a popular swimming and picnic place on weekends and holidays.
The Conservatoire Botanique National de Mascarin is a national conservatory and botanical garden. The conservatory's garden (3 hectares) contains about 4,000 plant species endemic to the Mascarene Islands.
Forest Bélouve is a magnificent, unspoiled forest situated at 1,500 meters in altitude. It is protected by Réunion National Park and listed as a biological reserve.
It is a small volcanic crater on the french island Réunion located at the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Réunion Island.
At an elevation of 2898 mètres, Grand Bénare is Reunion's third highest peak. It is most often accessed by hike from the Maido in the heights of Saint Paul.
Grand Étang is the largest lake on the island of Réunion. This lake of 50 hectares, supplied by rainwater and several waterfalls.
Grande-Anse is the largest beach on the island Réunion. Grande Anse beach has everything needed to appeal to sunbathers and lovers of coastal landscapes.
The Gros Morne is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located to the north of the town of Cilaos.
Kélonia is a public aquarium located by the seaside on the west coast of Réunion, at the north exit of the town of Saint-Leu. It is also a research and treatment center for marine turtles.
The Cirque de Mafate is a caldera on Réunion Island. The cirque is entirely enclosed by mountains, especially tall cliffs, save for the sole river exiting, the Rivière des Galets. The name "Mafate" comes from the Malagasy word "Mahafaty", which means lethal, an allusion to the difficulty of accessing the Cirque.
Maïdo Located in the highlands above Saint Paul. Piton Maïdo is known for the outstanding views it offers over the cirque of Mafate and the west coast of Reunion.
The Historical Museum of Village is a museum of the history of the island of Réunion, Overseas department French in the Indian Ocean. Located in the heights of Saint-Paul in a place called Villèle.
The Morange house, or museum of music and instruments of the Indian Ocean, is a French museum located in Hell-Bourg, an islet in the town of Salazie. The museum has a collection of 1,500 traditional instruments.
Housed in the former bishop's palace, built-in 1845, this museum hosts Réunion's most important collection of modern art. The more high-profile works may include paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.
It is a beautiful waterfall in the commune of Sainte-Suzanne on the island of Réunion with a height of approximately 25 meters.
Pas de Bellecombe-Jacob is a mountain pass and vista point overlooking Enclos Fouqué, the last caldera formed by Piton de la Fournaise, the active volcano on the eastern side of Réunion island in the Indian Ocean.
The Petite Île is an island of the Indian Ocean in the immediate vicinity of the coast south of the island of Reunion.
The Piton d'Anchaing is a mountain summit of the island of Réunion, Overseas department French in the southwest of the Indian Ocean. Culminating at an altitude of 1,356 meters, it overlooks the center of the natural cirque of Salazie.
Piton de la Fournaise is often known locally as le Volcan ("the Volcano"); it is a major tourist attraction on Réunion island. It is one of the world's most active and productive volcanoes.
The Piton des Neiges is the highest point on Réunion and is considered to be the highest point in the Indian Ocean. The volcano has been inactive for 20,000 years and is surrounded by three massive crater valleys, the Cirques. It is a well known hiking destination,and a perfect place to explore wonderful, unspoilt nature.
Map of attractions in Réunion
