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- Endemic plant collections: Beds are arranged by habitat, with rare Mascarene species such as the ones from dry coastal forest and high-altitude heath, each with clear labeling.
- The historic colonial house: A creole-era building amid the lawns, with verandas and old furnishings that show how plantation owners lived.
- Palm collection: Tall Mascarene palms create a canopy, giving some of the best shade on the site.
- Orchid and vanilla beds: Réunion’s famous vanilla is a climbing orchid, and you can see how it grows on supports.
- Water channels and ponds: Gentle watercourses cool the lower terraces and attract dragonflies and birds.
- Medicinal and useful plant garden: Species traditionally used in island remedies and daily life, often the most interesting for curious visitors.
- Hillside viewpoints: Open
- Endemic plant collections: Beds are arranged by habitat, with rare Mascarene species such as the ones from dry coastal forest and high-altitude heath, each with clear labeling.
- The historic colonial house: A creole-era building amid the lawns, with verandas and old furnishings that show how plantation owners lived.
- Palm collection: Tall Mascarene palms create a canopy, giving some of the best shade on the site.
- Orchid and vanilla beds: Réunion’s famous vanilla is a climbing orchid, and you can see how it grows on supports.
- Water channels and ponds: Gentle watercourses cool the lower terraces and attract dragonflies and birds.
- Medicinal and useful plant garden: Species traditionally used in island remedies and daily life, often the most interesting for curious visitors.
- Hillside viewpoints: Open spots look toward the Indian Ocean over Saint-Leu rooftops.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.