REUNION ISLAND

The meeting

Reunion Island is renowned for its incredible diversity, both geographical and cultural.

Improbable landscapes

Reunion Island culminates at just over 3,000 meters above sea level with the Piton des Neiges . It is home to Piton de la Fournaise , one of the most active volcanoes in the world, as well as white and black sand beaches , primary rainforests , three natural cirques and verdant mountains . The postcard landscapes are yours!

As a result, Reunion Island is a tourist destination known foroutdoor activities . Hiking, paragliding, canyoning, water activities, etc. are a delight for outdoor enthusiasts.

A mixed population

A wide variety of ethnic groups make up Réunion's population . French, African, Malagasy, Indian, Chinese, etc. make Reunion an astonishing island culturally speaking. The cuisine , music , beliefs, religions and local traditions are logically diversified. Tourists can experience the local culture by visiting museums , temples, churches and mosques , traditional fairground markets , ...

Reunion is a destination of choice for travelers looking for an authentic, exotic and intense experience.

Reunion Island ID card

Reunion is a French island located in the South West of the Indian Ocean, approximately 200 km from Mauritius and 500 km from Madagascar.

• Status: French Overseas Department

• Area: approximately 2500 km², less than 1/3 of Corsica

• Population: Around 900,000.

• County town: Saint-Denis

• Currency: Euro

• Official language: French

• Languages spoken: French, Reunion Creole, Tamil (Indian), Gujarati (Indo-Muslim), Chinese, Malagasy, Comorian

• Main religions: Catholic, Muslim, Hindu