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Cité du Volcan
The Cité du Volcan is a museum devoted to the Piton de la Fournaise, located in Bourg-Murat on the Plaine des Cafres. It is the recommended starting point before taking the volcano road: the exhibition covers the formation of shield volcanoes, the mechanics of eruptions and the gradual building of the island by layer upon layer of lava.
Why it matters
The first museum in France devoted to an active volcano, the Cité du Volcan offers a scientific and sensory introduction to the Piton de la Fournaise. It helps you understand eruptive activity before heading out into the field.