Reunion : one island, seven ambiances

Lulled by the rhythm of the sun, time on the West Coast of Reunion slows down. The voyager can then indulge in daydreaming. Under the incandescent halos of the star, we bask in carefree idleness. The heat and relaxing days on the beach become the zenith of the trip. We close our eyes for a moment to feel this light that caresses our face. The sun finally bows out and graces us one last time with its most beautiful shades. Little by little, the sweet melody of the early evenings drowns out the sound of the waves. We sip our cocktails by the seashore. Chilling in a bohemian ambiance and enjoying the present intensely is the promise of Détente Péi.

The South of Reunion Island reveals to the voyager all the beauty and strength of its nature. The indented coasts battered by the waves and the wind cross the path of an authentic region with preserved customs. Almost elusive and yet so hospitable, they give visitors a sense of the world’s end. Like the lush vegetation, we take root in this wilderness. Dictated by the tranquillity of these unspoilt settings, old-time art de vivre takes on its full meaning here. Amid simplicity and tradition, unaltered charm and unspoilt landscapes galore, we indulge in contemplation.

In the heart of Reunion, follow in the footsteps of the runaway slaves on a land of escape at the foot of the ramparts. As we walk along, the remoteness of the cirques becomes a protective setting, where isolation turns into an intense inner peace. In this green setting, at the foot of the Piton des Neiges a scent of freedom reigns.  Excited by these emancipatory scents, we begin to dream of adventures. We look at the summits and let ourselves be transported to another time. In the midst of this untamed nature where the history of Reunion is rooted, we create our own history by meandering around the island’s cirques.

The Highlands of Reunion Island welcome adventurers in a rural and authentic world where the mists rub shoulders with the peaks.  On the roof of the Indian Ocean, breathe and contemplate these breathtaking panoramic views. On these green foothills, we learn to tame the elements. From traditional cuisine to artisanal know-how, and including musical folklore, in the Highlands the art de vivre is cultivated. It is also shared, over a convivial meal with the locals or an invitation to contemplate its sumptuous landscapes.

Travelling around Reunion’s volcano is choosing a one-way ticket to another world. An unpredictable world where the freezing cold rubs shoulders with a blazing sun, where silence resonates with spectacular intensity. Reunion Island’s volcano unveils its lunar and enigmatic world. Under the voyager’s feet, memories of past eruptions offer trails to the bowels of the island. In this place where everything begins and everything ends, we watch rapt with wonder, life gushing forth and freezing immediately. Amid genesis and apocalypse, the silence changes into a roar and the crater finally reveals to the traveller all its mysteries.