Plaine des Tamarins, Mountain plateau in Saint-Paul, France
Located at 1,800 meters altitude, this plateau in La Réunion's Mafate cirque contains a forest filled with native tamarin trees.
The Office National des Forêts initiated conservation measures in 1949 to protect the plateau's tamarin trees from excessive logging practices.
The tamarin wood from this area remains valued in traditional Réunion craftsmanship, particularly for furniture making and naval construction.
Hikers can reach the plateau through the GR R1 trail, starting from the Col des Bœufs parking lot with a moderate descent of about two hours.
The forest floor contains numerous fallen trees covered in moss, while mist frequently envelops the native Acacia heterophylla specimens.
Location: Saint-Paul
GPS coordinates: -21.08330,55.44720
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:12
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.
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Trois Salazes
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Bronchard
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Cap Anglais
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Église Saint-Martin
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Fleurs Jaunes
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Guétali de la villa Lucilly
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Chapelle de Marla, cirque de Mafate
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Piton Camp d'Henri
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Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur d'Îlet-à-Cordes
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