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Natural sites and cultural places in La Réunion

La Réunion features volcanoes, waterfalls and mountains. The Piton des Neiges rises to 3070 meters. The island contains deep canyons, crater lakes and botanical gardens. Historical sites like Chapelle Pointue and Saint-Paul cemetery document the colonial period.

Belvédère du Maïdo

Saint-Paul, La Réunion

Belvédère du Maïdo

This observation point at 2200 meters elevation offers a 180-degree view of the Mafate valley and the Indian Ocean.

Anse des Cascades

Sainte-Rose, La Réunion

Anse des Cascades

Multiple waterfalls flow into a cove with coconut trees, a small fishing port and views of the Indian Ocean.

Bassin Boeuf

Sainte-Suzanne, La Réunion

Bassin Boeuf

A natural water basin with a 10-meter waterfall, surrounded by bamboo and tropical plants in the Sainte-Suzanne valley.

La Roche Merveilleuse

Cilaos, La Réunion

La Roche Merveilleuse

An observation point at 1300 meters elevation with views of Cilaos village, the valley and Piton des Neiges.

Cap Méchant

Saint-Philippe, La Réunion

Cap Méchant

The basalt cliffs rise 30 meters above the Indian Ocean, where large waves crash against the rocks.

Forêt de Bébour

Plaine-des-Palmistes, La Réunion

Forêt de Bébour

A humid primary forest with ferns, orchids and endemic plants at altitudes between 1300 and 1800 meters.

Belvédère de Bois Court

Le Tampon, La Réunion

Belvédère de Bois Court

The viewpoint at 1300 meters altitude offers views of the island landscapes and the Grand Bassin region.

Cascade de Trou Noir

Salazie, La Réunion

Cascade de Trou Noir

The waterfall drops 30 meters between tropical plants and forms a natural pool at its base.

Pointe de la Table

Saint-Philippe, La Réunion

Pointe de la Table

A wild cape known for its peculiar rock formations by the ocean.

Piton de Sucre

Sainte-Rose, La Réunion

Piton de Sucre

Challenging hike leading to a peak with breathtaking vistas.

Mare à Poule d'Eau

Salazie, La Réunion

Mare à Poule d'Eau

Tranquil pond nestled within the highland forests.

Ilet à Cordes

Cilaos, La Réunion

Ilet à Cordes

A remote village accessible through scenic pathways.

Piton des Neiges

La Réunion

Piton des Neiges

The inactive volcano reaches 3070 meters in elevation and forms the central region of the island, characterized by steep flanks and deep valleys.

Rivière des Remparts

Saint-Joseph, La Réunion

Rivière des Remparts

The river has cut through volcanic rock over millions of years, creating a 1000-meter deep canyon and revealing geological formations.

Pas de Bellecombe

Sainte-Rose, La Réunion

Pas de Bellecombe

The observation platform at 2311 meters elevation provides a panoramic view of the Piton de la Fournaise volcanic landscape.

Grand Étang

Saint-Benoît, La Réunion

Grand Étang

The natural lake within a volcanic crater spans 3 hectares and contains multiple waterfalls surrounded by bamboo forest.

Trou de Fer

Salazie, Réunion

Trou de Fer

The cirque forms a canyon with seven waterfalls. The rock walls drop vertically for over 300 meters.

Mare Longue Forest

Saint-Philippe, Réunion

Mare Longue Forest

The lowland forest stands between 150 and 300 meters above sea level. It contains 150 species of original vegetation.

Roasted Coffee Estate

Pierrefonds, Réunion

Roasted Coffee Estate

A 4-hectare property with coffee cultivation and processing. The facility shows the path from growing to roasting.

Egret Basin

Saint-Gilles, Réunion

Egret Basin

A natural basin 10 meters deep between basalt rocks. Several freshwater springs feed the water pool.

Cimetière Marin de Saint-Paul

Saint-Paul, La Réunion

Cimetière Marin de Saint-Paul

The historical cemetery by the sea documents the island's maritime history and colonial period through its gravestones.

Le Souffleur

Saint-Leu, La Réunion

Le Souffleur

A geological formation where seawater shoots upward through volcanic tubes under high pressure.

Cascade de Grand Galet

Saint-Joseph, La Réunion

Cascade de Grand Galet

This waterfall of the Langevin River drops 25 meters and forms several natural pools.

Jardin des Parfums et des Epices

Saint-Philippe, La Réunion

Jardin des Parfums et des Epices

The botanical garden displays over 1500 tropical plants, including vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves.

Chapelle Pointue

Ravine des Cabris, La Réunion

Chapelle Pointue

The religious building stands on a rock formation between two 50-meter coastal cliffs on the southern shore.

Col des Bœufs

Salazie, La Réunion

Col des Bœufs

A mountain crossing in the National Park at 2011 meters altitude connects Salazie and Mafate districts via a walking path.

Plaine des Tamarins

Mafate, La Réunion

Plaine des Tamarins

This forest area in the center of the National Park contains hundred-year-old tamarind trees at 1800 meters elevation.

Les Trois Roches

Mafate, La Réunion

Les Trois Roches

Three granite formations, each 5 meters tall, divide the river into multiple streams with water basins between them.