Réunion

Country · Africa

Population 881,348

Area 2,502 km²

Time zone Indian/Reunion

Official website www.regionreunion.com

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Heritage Highlights

This collection highlights La Réunion’s historic sites tied to its sugar industry and colonial era, featuring disused sugar factories, distinctive factory chimneys, colonial mansions, and public buildings. These sites collectively illustrate the island’s industrial heritage and architectural legacy from the French overseas department in the Indian Ocean.

14 places

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Volcanoes & Peaks

This list features Réunion's most significant volcanic formations and mountain refuges, including Piton des Neiges, the highest peak in the Indian Ocean, and Grand Bénare, which offers views over the Cirque de Mafate. Also included are alpine huts that support hiking and mountaineering activities across these volcanic landscapes.

7 places

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Waterfalls & Natural Wonders

Explore Réunion’s diverse natural landscapes featuring cascading waterfalls like Grand Galet and Trou Noir, volcanic botanical gardens such as Jardin volcanique de Saint-Philippe and Mascarin, and geological formations including caves and volcanic lakes. This collection highlights the island’s volcanic heritage alongside its rich biodiversity and freshwater ecosystems.

13 places

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Beaches & Coastal Views

This collection highlights La Réunion’s diverse coastal environments, featuring black sand beaches formed from volcanic activity, dramatic sea cliffs shaped by ocean erosion, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the island’s rugged shoreline. It includes natural sites that illustrate the island’s unique Indian Ocean geography and volcanic origins.

8 places

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Sacred Sites of Réunion

This selection highlights Réunion’s diverse religious architecture, featuring Hindu temples with vibrant cultural symbolism and Catholic churches and chapels that reflect centuries of colonial history and local devotion. Each site embodies distinct architectural styles and historical contexts within the island’s multicultural heritage.

10 places

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Cultural Treasures

Discover Réunion's diverse cultural landscape through its leading museums, botanical conservatories, art centers, and theatres. Highlights include colonial heritage sites, marine turtle observatories, contemporary art collections, and venues supporting local performing arts, reflecting the island’s unique blend of natural history and artistic expression.

14 places