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Nature in its purest form
- Drive up to Piton Maïdo and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Mafate cirque.
- Take the volcano road(Piton de la Fournaise) to Pas de Bellecombe to admire the volcano and its surroundings.
- Hiking in the Cirque of Mafate.
- Between Saint-Philippe and Sainte-Rose, discover the route of the lava flowing into the sea.
- Take a boat trip to see dolphins and whales.
A rich and lively culture
- Visit Hell Bourg in cirque of Salazie and its traditional huts, including the Folio house.
- Visit a sugar factory and distillery (e.g. Bois Rouge or Le Gol) to learn all about sugar cane and rum.
- Stroll through the colorful and fragrant stalls of the Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre markets .
- Attend a Tamil ceremony.
- Visit a vanilla farm like the Jardin des parfums et des épices in Saint-Philippe.
With children
In addition to the ten tips given above, all of which are accessible to children, here are a few places they’ll particularly appreciate:
- The aquarium at Saint-Gilles les bains.
- West coast beaches and underwater trail.
- Visit Kélonia, which brings together an aquarium, a museum and a sea turtle care center on the same site in Saint-Leu.
- Visit the Cité du Volcan (on the way to Piton de la Fournaise).
- Take a walk along the “children’s trails” (list available from Tourist Offices).
Visites et activités sur l’Ile de La Réunion