The western coast of the island - Reunion

Special feature Reunion: The western coast of the island

The western coast of the island tells the historical, cultural and economic story of Reunion. The island is a paradise for relaxing as well. La Possession, Le Port, Saint-Paul are just some of the names that remind the tourist of the importance of Christianity in the history and culture of Reunion.

Saint Paul, an essential stop, is stunning with its sailor cemetery where the tombs of famous characters such as Leconte de Lisle or of the pirate Olivier Levasseur, nicknamed La Buse (the Buzzard) are to be found.

The sea as horizon

Contents

• Reunion, the intense island seen from the sky

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• Discovering the island by helicopter

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• From the coastline to the corries

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• In search of the Piton de la Fournaise

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• Hard work, just rewards

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• The rivière des Remparts

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• Sports in Réunion

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• The west coast

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• The sea as horizon

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• The western coast of the island

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