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Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting for the first time in 2019 on Monday 18 February at 9.48am. The lava spurted out for around 12 hours. Just over 24 hours after the end of the first eruption of the year, Piton de la Fournaise woke up again! And there it was, erupting again on Tuesday 19 February late in the day.

The Grand Raid is part of an international sporting initiative, when several thousand participants from all four corners of the world come to Reunion Island. An iconic race with an international reputation - the Grand Raid is the tenth and last stage of the Ultra-Trail World Tour! This individual and collective human adventure is an opportunity for competitors to test their limits and compete against other athletes.

Reunion Island is a land of exceptional landscapes, a land of amazing getaways, a land of remarkable ethnic diversity. It also offers visitors unique musical adventures, to be enjoyed to the limit.

The most remarkable and best protected species on the island are the birds that inhabit both the highlands and lowlands. You'll get a chance to spot some of these birds - while out hiking along trails, through primary forests, or walking along the coast - including: the Reunion stonechat, the Mascarene paradise flycatcher, the Reunion Cuckooshrike, the village weaver and, of course, the marsh harrier.

Summer is in full swing in the southern hemisphere at this time of year. Do you feel in need of some sun and warmth this winter? Do you fancy indulging in a spot of relaxation? Come and spend a dream holiday on Reunion island in the sun-drenched Indian Ocean. What are you waiting for?!

Considered as one of the revelations of the Euro 2016, Dimitri Payet joined the circle of honorary ambassadors for Reunion Island. On Saturday 23rd July, the president of Reunion Island Tourism Board (IRT), Stéphane Fouassin awarded the honorary title to Dimitri Payet at a press conference held at the Akoya Hôtel & Spa.

His name is in every conversation since the France-Romania Euro game last Friday!

Before you really go, take a virtual walk around Reunion Island

A high-value surfing spot on Reunion Island that is now secured by shark nets made for a surfing competition that took the appearance of a veritable party. The first surfing competition on Reunion Island in years was held on the beach of Roches Noires last weekend on February 20-21 - dates to be remembered on Reunion Island as they mark a milestone for lovers of surfing.

Reunion Island Tourism will soon be in Paris at Pavilion 7.1 stand P18 "Regions of France and Overseas" the Chamber of Agriculture of Reunion Island. Every year, Reunion Island exhibits at the annual Agricultural Show, a do-not-miss event for lovers of local produce from the island. Samosas, jams, preserves, vanilla, spices, exotic fruits - Reunion Island once again will display organic produce with all their tropical colors for this 53rd edition, held at the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles in Paris from February 27 to March 6, 2016.

Audrey Dardenne continues her path to promote the image of destination Reunion Island. This Honorary Tourism Ambassador of Reunion Island Tourism (IRT), strikes all the right chords with her voice.