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Stories about Réunion Island: trails, lagoons, history, culture, food and tips for making the most of the island.
Featured · Culture
Maloya: Réunion’s music, on UNESCO’s heritage list
Maloya, the music born among the slaves of Réunion Island, has been on UNESCO’s list since 2009. Its origins, instruments, great artists and where to hear it on the island.
13 November 2026 5 min
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Practical tips
Things to do in Saint-Pierre: a weekend in the south of Réunion
What to do in Saint-Pierre, the capital of Réunion’s south? The Saturday market, the seafront, the lagoon, heritage and outings for a perfect weekend.
13 November 2026 · 5 min read
Nature
Endemic birds of Réunion: tuit-tuit, tec-tec and papangue
Endemic birds of Réunion Island: tuit-tuit, tec-tec, oiseau la Vierge, papangue, Barau’s petrel. Where to see them and how to protect them on the island.
12 November 2026 · 6 min read
Hiking
Mafate, Réunion’s roadless cirque: access, îlets and gîtes
Mafate, Réunion Island’s roadless cirque: how to get there on foot, which îlets to discover, where to stay in a gîte and when to go hiking.
12 November 2026 · 6 min read
Food
Réunionese chicken carri: an easy family recipe
Recipe for Réunionese chicken carri: ingredients, steps, side dishes and tips for nailing the great classic of Réunion Island cooking.
11 November 2026 · 6 min read
Sea and lagoon
Swimming in Réunion: the lagoon, authorised areas and beach flags
Swimming safely in Réunion: where swimming in the lagoon is allowed, what the shark order says, the flags to know and the hidden dangers of the coral reef.
11 November 2026 · 6 min read
Culture
Dipavali in Réunion: the festival of lights in Saint-André
Dipavali in Réunion: the Tamil origins of the festival of lights, Saint-André’s 2026 programme from 13 to 15 November, the parade of floats and practical tips.
10 November 2026 · 6 min read
Nature
Réunion’s waterfalls: the most beautiful, how to get there and staying safe
Trou de Fer, Niagara, Voile de la Mariée: the most beautiful waterfalls in Réunion, how to reach them and the safety rules to know before swimming.
10 November 2026 · 6 min read
Practical tips
One week in Réunion: the itinerary to see it all
Cirques, the volcano, the wild south, the waterfalls of the east and the lagoon: our seven-day itinerary for discovering Réunion Island without rushing, with the stops not to miss.
9 November 2026 · 6 min read
Hiking
Hiking the Piton de la Fournaise: how to prepare your climb to the crater in Réunion
Walking to the rim of the Dolomieu crater is one of Réunion’s great experiences. Starting point, timings, gear and safety: everything you need to prepare your volcano hike.
9 November 2026 · 6 min read
Sea and lagoon
Whale watching in Réunion: your guide to the humpback season
Every southern winter, humpback whales come to the warm waters of Réunion Island to give birth and mate. When to see them, where to watch from and how to approach them without disturbing them.
9 November 2026 · 5 min read
The official app
All of Nout Péi, in your pocket
The website opens the doors. The app comes with you out in the field: map, guides, routes, and Quiz Péi, available only in the app.
- Quiz PéiDaily challenge, duels and leaderboard
- Scan PéiIdentify what you discover
- Interactive mapEvery place in your pocket
- In-depth guidesHistory, trails, local favourites
