L'Arpège Austral

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It's wonderful to be so near St-Joseph (2.5km), yet in such a serene spot. Sylvie, your hostess, offers two light-flooded rooms with sloping ceilings. They're quite simple but get the job done. For more privacy, the adjoining bungalow, decked out with a small private terrace, fits the bill. It's on the road to Grand Coude (follow the D33).

All units are fan-cooled (no air-con) and bathrooms in the two rooms have no doors, just curtains. Book in for a table d'hôte meal (€25) and you may sample a light carri on the shady terrace.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Plaine des Sables

    Plaine des Sables

    9.85 MILES

    You've reached the end of the world! The Plaine des Sables is a wide windswept plain, made of ashes. With its lunar landscape, it could form a perfect…

  • La Fenêtre

    La Fenêtre

    17.84 MILES

    It would be a sin to visit Les Makes and not take the forest road that leads to this viewpoint, another 10km further uphill. The view over the entire…

  • Stella Matutina

    Stella Matutina

    24.31 MILES

    Réunion's most beloved museum is dedicated primarily to the sugar industry, but also provides fascinating insights into the history of the island,…

  • Le Grand Brûlé Platform

    Le Grand Brûlé Platform

    12.38 MILES

    In April 2007, in one of the most violent eruptions ever recorded, an impressive lava flow was formed, about 2km north of Pointe du Tremblet. The road was…

  • Pas de Bellecombe

    Pas de Bellecombe

    10.63 MILES

    From the viewpoint at Pas de Bellecombe (2311m), the 'entrance' to the volcanic area, you'll be rewarded with mesmerising views of the volcano and its…

  • Cité du Volcan

    Cité du Volcan

    12.02 MILES

    Everything you need to know about Piton de la Fournaise and volcanoes in general should become clear at the excellent Cité du Volcan. You can expect state…

  • Temple of Colosse

    Temple of Colosse

    29.97 MILES

    Temple of Colosse is, by far, the most striking Tamil temple in Réunion. With its brightly painted decor, it's very photogenic. Since it's not open to the…

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1. Tide Pool

2.55 MILES

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2. Maison du Curcuma

3.26 MILES

Learn more about the virtues (and fragrances) of turmeric and vetiver at this small museum in a cute Creole house. It also sells delicious homemade…

3. Cascade de la Grande Ravine

4.19 MILES

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4. La Maison de Laurina

5.02 MILES

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5. Plage de Grande Anse

5.07 MILES

Beach lovers should stop at Plage de Grande Anse, which is framed with basaltic cliffs and features a white-sand beach, a protected tide pool and picnic…

6. Le Labyrinthe En Champ Thé

5.09 MILES

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7. Cap Méchant

5.39 MILES

Cap Méchant is one of the eeriest landscapes in the south, with huge lava fields, windswept black cliffs, rows of vacoa trees and the mandatory picnic…

8. Puits des Anglais

6.77 MILES

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