From the blue lagoon of La Saline to the orange-tinted sunsets at the end of the day, the pale yellow Savannah and the green palm trees at the Etang Saint-Paul, the pallet of colours on the West Coast of Reunion Island is enough to inspire the greatest of artists. Are you ready to be dazzled? Discover the most beautiful colours of the Land of Light.
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Plage LagonPlage Lagon“If you stare into the abyss for long enough, the abyss starts to look back at you”. This quote from Friedrich Nietzsche captures how we feel here when we look into the depths of the Indian ocean. With the pure and intense shades of blue, the ocean is refreshing for both the body and mind. We begin to dream of underwater adventures, of lost cities under the surface and sapphire-coloured treasures. We blink our eyes before coming back up to the surface. We can see the West coast.
The translucent blue of the lagoon in La Saline is both light and bright, reflecting the true essence of the Land of Light. It’s the ultimate shade of relaxation, the one we find on picture-perfect postcards and on those purely relaxing days when time seemingly stands still. It’s impossible to forget the blue lagoon and the colours of your intense holiday on Reunion Island.
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Balade A Cheval Coucher De Soleil Dans La Savane Reunionnaise.jpgBalade A Cheval Coucher De Soleil Dans La Savane Reunionnaise.jpgUpon leaving the water, the green borders of the white sandy beaches appear before us. The casuarinas of the Ermitage and visible roots are a favourite spot for tall tamarinds. As the sun rises into the sky, we look for somewhere cool in the shade to laze about.
On Reunion Island, greenery is all around you. A detour to the Etang de Saint-Paul, the biggest wetland of the Mascarene islands is proof of this. The green shades here are dark and intense as the area is filled with water. It’s the perfect place for a picnic in the shade of the scorching sun and at the heart of a unique and exceptional biodiversity.
When the sun dips below the horizon, the shades become warmer. At the heart of the Reunion savannah, an orange light softly brushes the high, pale yellow grass and reflects off the backs of the magnificent horses as they are led across the land. The day is coming to a close, and the golden shades transform the rocks of the coastline into priceless treasure. One of the most beautiful colours of Reunion Island.
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Ambiance musiques et spectaclesAmbiance musiques et spectaclesRed shades have now taken over the smouldering sky of Reunion Island. Night-time is upon us and with it comes the festive atmosphere of the evening. A cocktail in your hand, the music from the Saint-Leu rondavels behind you, you can enjoy the dazzling view of the ocean. Both soft and intense shades blend on the horizon as the sun goes down.
