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Accueil Paysan on Reunion Island

A sensory journey on the ultimate island

On Reunion Island, the Accueil Paysan (Country Welcome) label complements your visit with all the pleasures of sharing. In the heart of a Reunionese farm or around a table d’hôte, enjoy an immersive experience and delve into local traditions thanks to our labelled farmers. What with warm welcomes, gourmet cuisine and breathtaking landscapes, the Accueil Paysan label adds an unparalleled touch of conviviality to your holidays.

Accueil Paysan: a label that promotes real values

The ultimate island’s farmers are more than ready to share their love of the land with you. Thanks to the Accueil Paysan label, you can immerse yourself in their daily lives and get to know more about their occupation. What with their knowhow and age-old traditions, they provide an opportunity to learn more about Reunionese agriculture and these lovers of the land. Your holiday’s watchword: sharing!

The Accueil Paysan label is a fully committed network with smallholder farming and sustainable tourism at the top of its agenda. In particular, it seeks to preserve rural life by organising authentic stays up close to the island’s farmers. Whether you opt for a typical gite, a local farm or a congenial guesthouse, our labelled accommodation choices are invitations to enjoy committed holidays that promote real environmental values.

When you put your trust in the Accueil Paysan label, you choose to go with the flow on a holiday with a focus on learning Reunionese traditions. And you also support local agriculture directly by opting for a stay that respects the environment. The guarantee of an eventful getaway to enjoy with your family or among friends on the ultimate island.

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Grub’s up! Creole cuisine in the spotlight with Accueil Paysan

During your stay, Reunion Island invites you to try one of its Accueil Paysan labelled eating places. An ideal opportunity to introduce your palate to the island’s unique flavours and share a few congenial minutes with your host. From traditional chicken curry to eggplant doughnuts, dishes are prepared over a wood fire right before your eyes, in a companionable atmosphere. As regards their ingredients, they come directly from local farms and are meticulously harvested by our labelled farmers, ensuring that you enjoy an authentic meal prepared from terroir products, in which each mouthful tells a story.

Make the utmost of your time by setting off in discovery of the island’s farms. Most of Accueil Paysan’s labelled eating places are happy to let you explore their farms and enjoy “going green” for a while. Along the way, you’re sure to come across a few chickens, rabbits and sheep. Not forgetting the countless exotic fruit trees, including guava, avocado and papaya trees. The promise of a colourful outing !

Guesthouse or gite? Authentic accommodation for holidays on the farm

For a truly authentic stay on Reunion Island, put your trust in the Accueil Paysan label and opt for a guestroom or gite on a labelled farm. In the heart of the countryside or alongside the ocean, treat yourself to a rewarding, revitalising getaway on one of the island’s farms. Whether you opt for a caravan in the Highlands or a Creole hut in the forest, you’ll have an outstanding setting to enjoy where the only watchword is disconnection.

As regards activities, our Accueil Paysan accommodation choices promise you a holiday with plenty to do. Make the utmost of your stay by participating in farm life. From planting to harvesting, our lovers of the land will be delighted to introduce you to their profession. A dream opportunity for convivial exchanges while learning new skills. Learn to cut cane in the midst of sugarcane fields, for example. And the same goes for fruit trees, with a varied selection of fruit from your harvest to tuck into as a bonus !

Feel like gaining a bit of altitude? Our labelled farms are often located in the island’s highlands, making them ideal departure points for sports hikes. From the Maïdo Peak to the Mafate Cirque, follow Reunion Island’s marked trails and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. The promise of an unforgettable getaway on the ultimate island !

FAQ
  • What kinds of Accueil Paysan-labelled accommodation exist on Reunion Island ?

    On Reunion Island, the Accueil Paysan label has a wide selection of farm accommodation choices on offer. You can opt for a gite, an ideal choice for a countryside stay with your family or friends. Guestrooms are also an excellent choice for a holiday that combines sharing with authenticity. In either case, our dedicated farmers will be delighted to share their daily lives and knowhow with you.

  • Why choose an Accueil Paysan-labelled eatery on Reunion Island ?

    Accueil Paysan on Reunion Island promises you an authentic, immersive culinary experience. When mealtime comes round, indulge yourself with traditional Reunionese dishes prepared from fresh local ingredients, often coming from your hosts’ own farms. An opportunity to sit down to lunch or dinner and share your enjoyment, a combination of the terroir’s flavours, local music and warmly welcoming atmosphere.

  • Why choose Accueil Paysan-labelled accommodation on Reunion Island ?

    Accueil Paysan-labelled accommodation on the ultimate island guarantees you a warm welcome and real immersion in local culture. It’s also an opportunity to participate in sustainable solidarity tourism by providing direct support to local farmers and eco-friendly farming practices You’ll also be able to acquaint yourself with Reunionese rural life, explore stunning landscapes and enjoy products of the local terroir. A rewarding, unforgettable experience well off the beaten track.