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La Réunion, [note 1] officially Department of La Réunion, [note 2] is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 km (422 mi) east of the island of Madagascar and 175 km (109 mi) southwest of the island of Mauritius.
Reunion is an island of the Mascarene Islands that is a French overseas department and overseas region. It is located in the western Indian Ocean about 420 miles (680 km) east of Madagascar and 110 miles (180 km) southwest of Mauritius. The capital is Saint-Denis, on the northern coast.
Feb 22, 2021 · First time in paradise: the best things to do in Réunion Island. Grand Galet Waterfall is a must for any first visit to Réunion Island Tony_ftn/Shutterstock. Hikes in lush tropical forests, spectacular views over an active volcano, secret baths under waterfalls, cultural diversity…. Réunion island has it all and more.
Home to one of the world's most active volcanoes, snow-capped Piton de Fournaise, Reunion is a little known gem. This rocky, French-governed island off the coast of East Africa is easily explored by Les Cars Jaunes, yellow buses that link main settlements. The road into the mountains provides breathtaking scenery.
Réunion. Jutting out of the ocean like a basaltic shield cloaked in green, Réunion is a scenically magical island that enjoys a truly astonishing diversity of landscapes.
Mar 16, 2023 · Reunion (French: Réunion [1]) is a French overseas island located in the midst of the Indian Ocean, 700 kilometers east of the island of Madagascar , and 200 kilometers South-West of Mauritius. The island was previously known as île Bourbon.
©Vue du cratère Rivals, qui est un cône volcanique adventif du Piton de la Fournaise, lors de l'éruption volcanique de septembre - octobre 2022, à la Réunion
January to March is the rainy season, sometimes marked by cyclones. The island has two climatic zones: the greener windward side (east) that receives moist Indian ocean air, and the noticeably drier leeward side (west) shielded from the wet air by the mountainous landscape.
Jul 19, 2023 · The remote Indian Ocean island of Reunion lies between Madagascar and Mauritius. As a French overseas territory, it has the same political status as other departments in mainland France.
Reunion Island, a French island with Créole charm. Reunion Island is a kaleidoscope of magnificent landscapes and also cultures. Reunion Island is an exemplary melting pot, and the key values of the island are respect, kindness and sharing.
