REUNION ISLAND


REUNION ISLAND


KEY HIGHLIGHTS The volcanic island of Reunion surged forth from the ocean depths around three million years ago. Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has shaped the landscape and, as a result of its lava flows, even extended the island’s surface area out to sea.


HIDDEN GEMS The island is extraordinarily rich in breathtaking scenery: the lunar landscapes of the volcano, lush green cirques, and the ‘pitons’ including the highest peak in the Indian Ocean, as well as beaches and lagoons. In fact, 42% of the island has been registered by Unesco as a World Heritage Site.


UNIQUE SELLING POINTS An island of experiences, rich in emotions, Reunion Island is one of the rare islands where you can quench your thirst for relaxation, outdoor activities, new experiences and cultural encounters, all in the same place.


It has ethnic diversity, a warm and


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EASE OF ACCESS: REUNION ISLAND IS AN EASY DESTINATION TO GET TO: THERE IS A DIRECTWEEKLY FLIGHT FROM PARIS WHICH TAKES YOU THERE IN JUST ONE NIGHT. ON TOP OF THIS, THE TIME DIFFERENCE IS MINIMAL: TWO OR THREE HOURS IN SUMMER OR WINTER.


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authentic welcome, and a varied culture, plus charming and unusual accommodation, and luxurious service.


Reunion Island has the ideal


conditions for nearly every sport or activity, from the most extreme (canyoning, climbing and paragliding) to the more familiar (snorkelling, forest walks and outings in glass-bottomed boats).


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SECURITY: THE ISLAND OFFERS AN EXOTIC HOLIDAY IN COMPLETE SAFETY, WITH ALL THE HEALTHCARE GUARANTEES TO WHICHWE ARE ACCUSTOMED. IT’S A FRENCH ‘DÉPARTEMENT’ WITH THE EURO AS CURRENCY. REUNION ISLAND, A FRENCH DESTINATION IN THE INDIAN OCEAN, OFFERS THE SAFEST CHANGE OF SCENE.


TROPICAL SUNSHINE YEAR-ROUND: REUNION ISLAND IS A TROPICAL ISLAND THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF, WITH GOLDEN SANDY BEACHES, WARM AND CLEARWATERS, STUNNING UNDERWATER SCENERY AND DOLPHINS NEVER FAR AWAY.


CONTACT APOLLINE SCHRECK, PROMOTION EXECUTIVE – EUROPE EMAIL: A.SCHRECK@REUNION.FR PHONE: +33 642 210 641 WEBSITE: EN.REUNION.FR FACEBOOK.COM/REUNIONISLANDTOURISMBOARD


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