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La Plaine-des-Palmistres Travel Guide

Biberon Waterfall & Forests of Bélouve

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Anyone travelling from the east ‘Windward’ coast up to the High Plains will pass through the region known as La Plaine-des-Palmistres (1100m). Although there are no real cultural highlights in the area, a short half hour walk north of the main road leads to the 240m-high Biberon waterfall.

Attractions in La Plaine-des-Palmistres

More walks in the superb tamarind forests at Bélouve can also be accessed from the highway, via a surfaced forestry track. The charming ‘Domaine des Tourelles’ is a centre promoting the island’s local arts and crafts. The speciality of this area, is the cultivation of the guava.

Getting Around

A car is essential for travelling around this highland region.

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View over Reunion Plaines
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Why Travel to La Plaine-des-Palmistres?

  • Take a short walk to the Biberon waterfall
  • Drive a forestry track then walk in the high-altitude tamarind forests at Bélouve

Quick Facts

Features of Interest

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Nearest Airport

St. Denis de la Reunion (Roland Garros)

Distance from Nearest Airport

50 km (approx. 1 hour travelling time)