Noddi Beach Villa La Saline by HILO CollectionN°001
Reunion, Reunion
La Saline-les-Bains
JardinClimatisation
19–23 oct. · €2,783 pour 4 nuits
Photo by Balázs GáborA French island of volcanoes, lagoons and cloud-high cirques in the Indian Ocean
Reunion is a French overseas department 700 km east of Madagascar, where an active volcano, three UNESCO-listed cirques and a coral-fringed west coast fit on one island the size of Luxembourg. A luxury villa here puts the lagoon beaches of Saint-Gilles and La Saline within minutes, with the Piton de la Fournaise, the Cirque de Mafate and the highlands of Cilaos and Salazie a morning's drive away — European infrastructure, Creole hospitality and no jet lag from Paris time.
Mis à jour Octobre 2026
- Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world's most active volcanoes, reached by a lunar plain and a well-marked day hike
- The Cirque de Mafate, a roadless amphitheatre of hamlets reached only on foot or by helicopter
- Lagoon beaches at L'Ermitage-les-Bains and La Saline, sheltered by reef and ideal for children
- Paragliding from Saint-Leu over the reef and canyoning in the Cilaos and Salazie gorges
- Creole cari and rougail, rum arrangé and Sunday markets in Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre
- French healthcare, roads and standards with an Indian Ocean climate
Known forPiton de la Fournaise volcano, the cirques of Mafate, Cilaos and Salazie, lagoon beaches at L'Ermitage and La Saline, canyoning and paragliding, Creole cuisine
Best time to visitMay to November for the dry, cooler season and calm hiking weather; December to April is hot and humid with tropical showers, and whale season runs June to September
Nearest airportRoland Garros (RUN) near Saint-Denis, about 45 minutes from the west-coast villas; direct flights from Paris, Mauritius and Johannesburg
Ideal forActive couples and families who want hiking, diving and a lagoon beach in one trip, without leaving the eurozone
1homes available
4–4bedrooms
up to 8guests
Reunion in pictures
À l'affiche à Reunion
- October
Cilaos Wine Festival
A delightful celebration of the local wine-producing region, featuring tastings, workshops, and a chance to learn about Réunion's unique terroir.
- June
Sakifo Music Festival
An annual music festival that showcases local and international artists, celebrating the diverse musical heritage of Réunion.
- September
Festival de l'Image
A prominent photography festival that brings together artists and enthusiasts to explore visual storytelling through various exhibitions and workshops.
Reunion through the seasons
- Winter (June – August)
Whales, clear peaks and cool hiking
The dry season brings the clearest views of the volcano and cirques, humpback whales in the lagoon and comfortable daytime temperatures for long hikes.
- Spring (September – November)
Trail season and flowering highlands
The Grand Raid crosses the island in October, the highlands bloom and the sea is still calm before the summer heat arrives.
- Summer (December – February)
Lagoon days and lychee season
Hot, humid days are made for the lagoon; lychees and mangoes fill the markets and the volcano often stages its eruptions.
- Autumn (March – May)
Green cirques and quieter roads
After the rains the waterfalls in Salazie run full, the crowds thin and the shoulder-season rates make longer stays easy.
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The Area and Where to Stay
The villas sit on the dry, sunny west coast between Saint-Paul and Saint-Leu, the only stretch of the island with reef-protected lagoons. Saint-Gilles-les-Bains is the resort centre with a marina and restaurants; L'Ermitage and La Saline-les-Bains are quieter, with the best swimming. The hills above the coast at Saint-Gilles-les-Hauts and Piton Saint-Leu offer cooler nights and ocean views. Saint-Denis, the capital, and the wild south around Saint-Pierre are day trips rather than bases.
Things to Do
Hike to the crater rim of the Piton de la Fournaise from the Pas de Bellecombe, or fly over the Cirque de Mafate by helicopter before walking into its villages. Drive the switchbacks to Cilaos for thermal springs and lentil farms, or to Hell-Bourg in Salazie, one of France's prettiest villages. On the coast, dive or snorkel the reef at L'Ermitage, paraglide from Saint-Leu, watch humpback whales between June and September, and surf the reef breaks at Saint-Leu and Trois-Bassins. The Sunday market in Saint-Paul and the Saga du Rhum distillery in Saint-Pierre make easy half-days.
Food and Drink
Reunion's Creole kitchen mixes Malagasy, Indian, Chinese and French roots: cari (curries) of chicken, duck or fish, rougail sausages, lentils from Cilaos, samosas and bouchons from the Chinese community, and vanilla from the east coast. Rum arrangé, infused with fruit and spices, closes most meals. The west coast has a good spread of restaurants from beach shacks at La Saline to tablecloth dining in Saint-Gilles.
Getting There and Around
Roland Garros airport is on the north coast, 40 to 60 minutes from the west-coast villas by the coastal motorway. A hire car is essential: distances are short but roads climb steeply into the cirques and the island's interior closes to traffic in heavy rain. Air Austral, Air France, Corsair and French Bee fly direct from Paris in about 11 hours; Air Mauritius links Mauritius in 45 minutes.