on the Museums and Gardens Route

An unforgettable adventure on Réunion

Our intense island is packed full of surprises!

Whether you’re a history buff, an inquisitive explorer or simply a dreamer, follow Réunion’s Museums and Gardens Route for an adventure in heritage and tradition. Step back in time in our museums, then let yourself be enchanted by the magic of our lush gardens. Here, nature reveals itself in all its splendour, from our gentle bucolic bubbles to wild intensity !

The north: an open-air story

In the north of the island of Réunion, Saint-Denis offers you the charm of Creole homes and peaceful gardens.

Stroll along Rue de Paris, a living testimony to colonial history, or take a breath in the Jardin de l’État, a haven of serenity in the heart of the city.

Looking for a unique sensory experience? Stop off at La Vanilleraie in Sainte-Suzanne, where all the secrets of the famous Bourbon vanilla are revealed!

An experience combining culture and nature: on the northern Museums and Gardens Route.

The West: sunshine and well-kept secrets

With its turquoise lagoons, golden beaches and enchanting gardens, western Réunion offers up the ultimate escape !

Here, immerse yourself in the history of the island and its mixed-race heritage at the Lazaret and the Museum of Villèle, stroll through the Mascarin, Réunion’s botanical garden, or the Jardin d’Eden and even discover sea turtles at Kélonia.

Round off this tour with a gourmet visit to the Stella Matutina Museum and the Salt Museum: the perfect introduction to the flavours of Réunion!

The south: where authenticity comes to life

Museum South of Réunion Bd — ©Museum South of Reunion Bd|Aurélie Tossem

In the south of Réunion, discover the cultural riches of MADOI and wander among the coffee trees and exotic plants of the Domaine du Café Grillé, not forgetting the tales of the Saga du Rhum rum museum!

For the ultimate experience, head to the heart of the Cité du Volcan and explore the island’s geological history.

Finally, in the heart of the Jardin des Parfums et des Épices, natural scents blend together for an intoxicating escape in contact with nature.

A tale of fire and flame: on the southern Museums and Gardens Route.

The East: a breath of nature and mystery

Discover landscapes shaped by time and the elements in the east of Réunion!

Between the volcanic flows of Piton de la Fournaise, the spectacular waterfalls of Salazie and the enchanting gardens of Plaine des Palmistes, each place holds the promise of unexpected new experiences!

Don’t miss the suspension bridge over the Rivière de l’Est, the famous Route des Laves and a stop at the permanent exhibition in Sainte-Rose: here in eastern Réunion, wonders follow one after the other.

An excursion into volcanic territory: on the eastern Museums and Gardens Route.

From north to south, from west to east, come with us on a tour of Réunion's museums and gardens!

An experience between culture and nature: on the northern Museums and Gardens Route

A history of fire and flame: on the southern Museums and Gardens Route

An trip into volcanic territory: on the eastern Museums and Gardens Route

An experience between culture and nature: on the northern Museums and Gardens Route