{"id":2042,"date":"2019-12-27T16:56:10","date_gmt":"2019-12-27T15:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/zoom\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T19:19:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T17:19:17","slug":"zoom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/en\/zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoom &#038; portfolio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/SlidePageZoom.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Focus on my Reunion Island<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FondCourbe2560-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Reunion Island <\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Located just under 10,000 km away from mainland France, the overseas French d\u00e9partement of Reunion Island is <strong>at the heart of the Indian Ocean<\/strong>, near Mauritius and Madagascar. Being in the southern hemisphere seasons are reversed, and the weather is good all year round, although it can be cool in winter and very hot in summer. You should avoid the period from January to April, which is cyclone season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The best time to come is during the southern hemisphere winter<\/strong>, from May to September (little rain, pleasant temperatures of around 25\u00b0C, but shorter days), or at the beginning of summer, from October to December (30\u00b0C temperatures, slightly longer days, tropical fruits ripen at the end of the year).<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are regular flights to Reunion from Orly or Charles de Gaulle airports.<\/strong> You will find reasonable airfares either by booking well in advance or at the last minute if you avoid school holidays (both mainland France school holidays, but also those of Reunion). Try Corsair: excellent value, convenient schedules, and daily flights from Orly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For car rental at the airport<\/strong> try Auto Europe, who are reliable and without hidden costs. There\u2019s no need to hire a 4WD, Reunion\u2019s roads are in good condition!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book accommodation or stay with friends or family<\/strong> if you have any on the island. Base yourself in the west or south so you can easily visit the whole island. Try AirBnB, as locals often travel to mainland France and this can be an ideal opportunity to rent someone\u2019s home!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternatively, rent a bungalow or guesthouse.<\/strong> Hotels, located between St Leu and L\u2019Hermitage, can be another (more expensive) solution.<\/p>\n<p>There are a great many things to do in Reunion, but they can be summarized quite easily:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Visit the 3 cirques:<\/strong> Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie, either on foot (the only option for Mafate), or by car<br \/><strong>\u2022 Hike the volcano and\/or Piton des Neiges<\/strong> if you\u2019re fit (more than 1700m of positive and negative difference in altitude!)<br \/><strong>\u2022 Visit botanical gardens, distilleries, and spice plantations;<\/strong> Reunion\u2019s locally-grown vanilla and Bourbon pointu coffee are world renowned.<br \/><strong>\u2022 The beaches<\/strong> (mainly at the lagoons of Saint-Leu and Saint-Gilles): make sure that swimming is permitted before entering the water. Do not swim in unauthorized areas, as sharks and strong currents are real dangers.<br \/><strong>\u2022 Reunion\u2019s culture is magnificent:<\/strong> cuisine, language, music (maloya and s\u00e9ga), handicrafts, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your stay, and don\u2019t hesitate to let me know what your favorite places and experiences were. I hope you will like the island and its people as much as I do!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Didier Pesoni<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Accommodation<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1476 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/LeTapacala1.jpg\" alt=\"Le Tapacala\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/LeTapacala1.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/LeTapacala1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1478 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/LeTapacala3.jpg\" alt=\"Le Tapacala \" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/LeTapacala3.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/LeTapacala3-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gite le TAPACALA <\/strong>Ilet \u00e0 Cordes (Cilaos)<\/p>\n<p>Once you stay with Raymonda and Mickael, you understand the real meaning of being made welcome. They have a friendly smile and take an interest in each new visitor.<br \/>A very pleasant guest house to spend a few days at when visiting Cilaos.<br \/>Ideal for dinner and spending the night before hiking to Mafate via the Col du Ta\u00efbit mountain pass, as the start of the trail is close to the g\u00eete.<br \/>I highly recommend eating there, as you can discover a local cuisine of excellent quality, typical of yesteryear.<br \/>Take the time to visit the village of Ilet \u00e0 Cordes with Mickael.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LE TAPACALA<\/strong><br \/>Chez Micka\u00ebl et Raymonda Gonthier<br \/>2 C Chemin des Orangers<br \/>97413 CILAOS<\/p>\n<p>+262\u00a0<strong>0692 84 55 67\u00a0<br \/><\/strong>+262 <strong>0692 69 57 50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tapacala.re\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.tapacala.re<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1483 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BoisCouleur.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BoisCouleur.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BoisCouleur-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/>Gite Le bois de couleur<\/strong> in Marla, cirque of Mafate.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most beautiful g\u00eetes in Mafate, superb individual bungalows, breathtaking views, and Reunionese cuisine made using fine quality fresh local produce.<br \/>And a sauna too!<\/p>\n<p>+262 693 11 70 00<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1488 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kazinsolite.jpg\" alt=\"Kazinsolite\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kazinsolite.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kazinsolite-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/>Kaz\u2019insolite<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sleep in a bubble tent with a view of the stars in the forest of Les Makes (part of Reunion\u2019s National Park) at an altitude of 1,500 meters.<\/p>\n<p>For dinner, you can choose between Creole cooking or cheese fondue and raclette made using local produce, both are excellent! You probably never thought you\u2019d find yourself eating cheese fondue in Reunion.<br \/>On Thursdays after dinner, you can take part in an astronomy evening to see the stars. Check dates on their website. On other evenings you can taste an old rum while sitting outdoors around a wood fire (it can get cold during Reunion\u2019s cool season, especially in the mountains).<br \/>It costs more than a g\u00eete, but the experience is unique!<\/p>\n<p>+33 9 70 15 57 23<br \/>393, Route Foresti\u00e8re Des Makes<br \/>97421 ST LOUIS, FRANCE<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kazinsolite.re\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.kazinsolite.re<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Eating out<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><strong><br \/>L\u2019auberge du Relais \u00e0 Saint-Leu<br \/><\/strong>Chez Nicolas<\/p>\n<p>211 Rue du General Lambert<br \/>Saint-Leu<br \/>+262 692 34 81 85<\/p>\n<p>One of my favorite places in Reunion, serving authentic, traditional Creole cuisine.<br \/>The owner, Nicolas, will give you a very warm welcome.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Le Blue Margouillat \u00e0 Saint-Leu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An exceptional hotel with a gastronomic restaurant and a spectacular view of the sunset. Great when you\u2019re in the mood for fine dining or want to celebrate a special occasion.<\/p>\n<p>6 Impasse Jean Albany,<br \/>Saint-Leu<br \/>+262 262 34 64 00<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blue-margouillat.com\/fr\">https:\/\/www.blue-margouillat.com\/fr<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Le Reflet des \u00eeles \u00e0 Saint-Denis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>114 Rue Pasteur<br \/>Saint-Denis<br \/>+262 262 21 73 82<\/p>\n<p>A culinary shrine to Creole food where you can find carris, rougails and other traditional dishes from Reunion. A must when visiting St Denis.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Le P\u2019tit resto, Les Avirons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>44 Avenue G\u00e9n\u00e9ral de Gaulle<br \/>+262 262 49 80 61<\/p>\n<p>A nice little restaurant with French cuisine, reasonable prices, and a very warm welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Culture<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><strong><br \/>Le 211 Th\u00e9\u00e2tre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A pocket-sized open-air theater that puts on plays from Reunion and sometimes further afield. Unique atmosphere, with a bar and friendly welcome; located in a courtyard next to the Auberge du Relais restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Deux Cent Onze Th\u00e9\u00e2tre\u00a0: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/478585128968404\/posts\/1064549213705323\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yourtes en sc\u00e8ne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An atypical and multicultural arts venue, with a wide range of performances.\u2028<br \/>103 Route Nationale 1, at the place known as \u201cRavine La Veuve\u201d (near the speed camera), Saint-Leu<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/yourtesenscene.com\">http:\/\/yourtesenscene.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saint-Leu rondavels: Chez Jean-Paul, Chez Tiroule, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Several rondavels (round-shaped bars) near the Saint-Leu seafront host free concerts on Sunday evenings from 6pm onwards.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Le Cabaret Pat\u2019jaune<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Terrific dinner and show combination! <br \/>A wonderful evening of music, local culture, laughter and a traditional Creole dinner served by the performers themselves.<br \/>Pat&#8217;Jaune are a friendly family group from Reunion.<br \/>Going to see them is a great way to experience Reunion and its traditions. To book call<br \/>Claudine Tarby\u2028 on <br \/>+ 262 692 858 114<br \/>39 rue du P\u00e8re Favron<br \/>Plaine des Cafres<br \/>http:\/\/www.patjaune.com\/cabaret\/<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.patjaune.com\/cabaret\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.patjaune.com\/cabaret\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Local music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>L\u2019Azenda<br \/><\/strong>Website listing events, concerts, shows, etc.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azenda.re\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.azenda.re<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>Hiking &#038; leisure<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><br \/>Websites to help organize your trip:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>R\u00e9union.fr: <\/strong>this is the best place to find out about where to go, visit, and stay, and to book hiking g\u00eetes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reunion.fr\">https:\/\/www.reunion.fr<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Recommended activities: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Electric mountain biking with Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric: <\/strong><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EbikeAventures\/\"><strong>Ebike-Aventures<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can now cycle all over the island with the assistance of an electric bike.<br \/>Reunion can be very steep, but there\u2019s no need to worry about that with an electric bike.<br \/>With a mountain e-bike you can even head to La Plaine des Sables and the volcano or visit the primary forest of B\u00e9bour<strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/><\/strong><strong>Stand-up paddle with Bertrand<\/strong> in the lagoon at Trou d\u2019eau: +262 (0)692 860 059<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><u>Other things to do:<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Helicopter flight over the island<\/strong>: perfect for those who don\u2019t like hiking or who lack time to see everything (doesn\u2019t come cheap, but is an extraordinary experience). Both helicopter companies (Corail and Helilagon) are good.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canyoning<\/strong> (Trou Blanc, Fleur Jaune, etc.)<br \/><strong>Paragliding <\/strong>in St Leu<br \/><strong>Star gazing<br \/><\/strong><strong>Lava tubes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Snorkeling in the lagoons of Saint-Leu or Saint-Gilles<\/p>\n<p>Visit the island&#8217;s waterfalls: there are more than 80 to choose from, e.g. Cascade Langevin.<\/p>\n<p><u>Hiking:<br \/><\/u><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reunion-parcnational.fr\/fr\">http:\/\/www.reunion-parcnational.fr\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whether you go trekking in Mafate, Cilaos, Salazie, the forest of B\u00e9bour, at the volcano or up Piton des Neiges, the choice is endless.<\/p>\n<p>Download the <strong>free app Rando tec-tec<\/strong> to plan the best itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>Take account of altitude differences: 500 meters of elevation gain in one day is do-able, but you\u2019ll need to be in good physical condition for 1000 meters a day or more.<\/p>\n<p>To begin with, try hiking from Col des B\u0153ufs to La Nouvelle or Marla.<\/p>\n<p>Fitter hikers can trek to Marla via the Col du Taibit mountain pass, or attempt Piton des Neiges (3071m).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2>What to see <\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Markets: fresh fruit, spices, local crafts, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saint-Leu<\/strong>, Saturday mornings: small and pretty, my favorite market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c9tang Sal\u00e9<\/strong>, Sunday mornings: very small, but a nice market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul<\/strong>, Fridays and Saturdays: the island\u2019s two biggest markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Botanical gardens: take a guided tour!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Le Domaine du Caf\u00e9 Grill\u00e9:<\/strong> does a great guided tour, you can see endemic plants, coffee, etc.<br \/>After the visit you can taste the two coffees grown only in Reunion Island: Bourbon pointu and Bourbon rond.<br \/><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaineducafegrille.fr\">https:\/\/www.domaineducafegrille.fr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maison du Coco:<\/strong> coconut workshops (Domaine de la Pointe des Ch\u00e2teaux). <br \/>Also sells a wide range of coconut-based products: vegetable oil, sugar, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jardin des \u00c9pices:<\/strong> a fascinating botanical tour best done with a guide<\/p>\n<p><strong>Labyrinthe en Champ Th\u00e9:<\/strong> Reunion\u2019s only tea plantation, also produces geranium essential oil, etc.<br \/><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enchampthe.com\">https:\/\/www.enchampthe.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential oil distilleries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the road to Piton Ma\u00efdo, there are several essential oil distilleries in the small village of Petite-France. Try:<\/p>\n<p><strong>B\u00e8gue Distillery:\u00a0<br \/><\/strong><span><a href=\"http:\/\/alambic-begue.e-monsite.com\">http:\/\/alambic-begue.e-monsite.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Herbalists:<\/strong> use of medicinal plants is widespread in Reunion, and local herbalists are almost minor celebrities. They can be found at the markets or you can make an appointment. Plants from Reunion can be found in bulk at pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spices &amp; fruit\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turmeric<br \/>Bourbon vanilla: Plantation Vanilla Bourbon<br \/>Bourbon Pointu and Bourbon Rond coffee<br \/>Cilaos lentils<br \/>Vetiver<br \/>Galab\u00e9 (a traditional type of solid sugar)<br \/>Coconut sugar<\/p>\n<p>Lychees<br \/>Passion fruit <br \/>Victoria pineapple<br \/>Mangoes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alcohol &amp; rum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>La Part des Anges: <\/strong>Unique!<br \/>Rums, spirits and liqueurs made using tropical fruit such as lychee, mango, pineapple, etc.<br \/><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.partdesanges.re\">http:\/\/www.partdesanges.re<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rivi\u00e8re du M\u00e2t:<br \/><\/strong>Excellent old rums: XO, 2006 or Opus 5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beer:\u00a0<br \/><\/strong>Dodo: *The* beer of Reunion<br \/>Phoenix (from Mauritius)<br \/>3 Horses (from Madagascar)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Portfolio<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pilonmortier1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Pestle &#038; mortar <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Calophylle-fleur-feuille1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Tamanu flower <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Calophylle1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Tamanu fruit <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Citron1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Lemon<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Genevrier_2_1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Genevrier<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/girofle_1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Clove <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/nature-grass-plant-field-meadow-prairie_1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Lavender <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Sapin-de-siberie_1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Siberian fir<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sariette1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Savory <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Argan1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Argan<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gingembre_1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Ginger <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Rose1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3> Rosehip seed <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Sapin-baumier1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Balsam fir <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/menthe-poivree-P114-Grande.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Peppermint <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Geranium-P86-grande.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Bourbon geranium <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_8056.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Turmeric<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_7704.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Cinnamon <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Cypres-P68-grande_8874.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Cypress <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Niaouli-P122-grande.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Niaouli<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_7817.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Petitgrain <\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>Follow us on Facebook for all our news, or download our latest schedule for the dates and locations of upcoming training courses:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Pesoni\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Btn_FBOtFormationSSombreOK.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Planning-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download <br \/>the 2023 schedule <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>COVID-19 INFORMATION:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/contact\/\">CONTACT US <\/a> TO CHECK DATES.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otformations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Planning-2023.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Btn_pdfTelechargeable.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>About us<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Essential oil training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and all healthcare professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Contact us<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>\n<p>Registered office: 23 ter Chemin des Ananas<br \/>97425 Les Avirons &#8211; Reunion Island<br \/>Digital unit: 15 Route de Manom<br \/>57100 Thionville<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n<p>Phone: +33 (0)659 672 713<br \/>Fax: +33 (0)170 445 102<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\n<p>otformations@outlook.fr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Follow us online<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Pesoni\">facebook<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/otformations\/\">instagram<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"\">\u00a9 Ot Formations 2023<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"\/en\/legal-notice\/\">Legal notice<\/a>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a 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Being in the southern hemisphere seasons are reversed, and the weather is good all year round, although it can be cool in winter and very hot in summer. You should avoid the period from January to April, which is cyclone season.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>The best time to come is during the southern hemisphere winter<\\\/strong>, from May to September (little rain, pleasant temperatures of around 25\\u00b0C, but shorter days), or at the beginning of summer, from October to December (30\\u00b0C temperatures, slightly longer days, tropical fruits ripen at the end of the year).<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>There are regular flights to Reunion from Orly or Charles de Gaulle airports.<\\\/strong> You will find reasonable airfares either by booking well in advance or at the last minute if you avoid school holidays (both mainland France school holidays, but also those of Reunion). Try Corsair: excellent value, convenient schedules, and daily flights from Orly.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>For car rental at the airport<\\\/strong> try Auto Europe, who are reliable and without hidden costs. There\\u2019s no need to hire a 4WD, Reunion\\u2019s roads are in good condition!<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Book accommodation or stay with friends or family<\\\/strong> if you have any on the island. Base yourself in the west or south so you can easily visit the whole island. Try AirBnB, as locals often travel to mainland France and this can be an ideal opportunity to rent someone\\u2019s home!<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternatively, rent a bungalow or guesthouse.<\\\/strong> Hotels, located between St Leu and L\\u2019Hermitage, can be another (more expensive) solution.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>There are a great many things to do in Reunion, but they can be summarized quite easily:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>\\u2022 <strong>Visit the 3 cirques:<\\\/strong> Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie, either on foot (the only option for Mafate), or by car<br \\\/><strong>\\u2022 Hike the volcano and\\\/or Piton des Neiges<\\\/strong> if you\\u2019re fit (more than 1700m of positive and negative difference in altitude!)<br \\\/><strong>\\u2022 Visit botanical gardens, distilleries, and spice plantations;<\\\/strong> Reunion\\u2019s locally-grown vanilla and Bourbon pointu coffee are world renowned.<br \\\/><strong>\\u2022 The beaches<\\\/strong> (mainly at the lagoons of Saint-Leu and Saint-Gilles): make sure that swimming is permitted before entering the water. Do not swim in unauthorized areas, as sharks and strong currents are real dangers.<br \\\/><strong>\\u2022 Reunion\\u2019s culture is magnificent:<\\\/strong> cuisine, language, music (maloya and s\\u00e9ga), handicrafts, etc.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Enjoy your stay, and don\\u2019t hesitate to let me know what your favorite places and experiences were. I hope you will like the island and its people as much as I do!<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>Didier Pesoni<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\",\"title\":\"Reunion Island \"}},{\"type\":\"switcher_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p><br \\\/><img class=\\\"size-full wp-image-1476 alignnone\\\" src=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.otformations.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/02\\\/LeTapacala1.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"Le Tapacala\\\" width=\\\"425\\\" height=\\\"282\\\" \\\/> <img class=\\\"size-full wp-image-1478 alignnone\\\" src=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.otformations.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/02\\\/LeTapacala3.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"Le Tapacala \\\" width=\\\"425\\\" height=\\\"282\\\" \\\/><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Gite le TAPACALA <\\\/strong>Ilet \\u00e0 Cordes (Cilaos)<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Once you stay with Raymonda and Mickael, you understand the real meaning of being made welcome. They have a friendly smile and take an interest in each new visitor.<br \\\/>A very pleasant guest house to spend a few days at when visiting Cilaos.<br \\\/>Ideal for dinner and spending the night before hiking to Mafate via the Col du Ta\\u00efbit mountain pass, as the start of the trail is close to the g\\u00eete.<br \\\/>I highly recommend eating there, as you can discover a local cuisine of excellent quality, typical of yesteryear.<br \\\/>Take the time to visit the village of Ilet \\u00e0 Cordes with Mickael.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>LE TAPACALA<\\\/strong><br \\\/>Chez Micka\\u00ebl et Raymonda Gonthier<br \\\/>2 C Chemin des Orangers<br \\\/>97413 CILAOS<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>+262\\u00a0<strong>0692 84 55 67\\u00a0<br \\\/><\\\/strong>+262 <strong>0692 69 57 50<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.tapacala.re\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">http:\\\/\\\/www.tapacala.re<\\\/a><br \\\/><br \\\/><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<hr \\\/>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong><img class=\\\"size-full wp-image-1483 alignleft\\\" src=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.otformations.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/02\\\/BoisCouleur.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"425\\\" height=\\\"282\\\" \\\/>Gite Le bois de couleur<\\\/strong> in Marla, cirque of Mafate.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>One of the most beautiful g\\u00eetes in Mafate, superb individual bungalows, breathtaking views, and Reunionese cuisine made using fine quality fresh local produce.<br \\\/>And a sauna too!<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>+262 693 11 70 00<br \\\/><br \\\/><br \\\/><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<hr \\\/>\\n\n\n<p><br \\\/><br \\\/><strong><img class=\\\"size-full wp-image-1488 alignleft\\\" src=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.otformations.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/02\\\/Kazinsolite.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"Kazinsolite\\\" width=\\\"425\\\" height=\\\"282\\\" \\\/>Kaz\\u2019insolite<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Sleep in a bubble tent with a view of the stars in the forest of Les Makes (part of Reunion\\u2019s National Park) at an altitude of 1,500 meters.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>For dinner, you can choose between Creole cooking or cheese fondue and raclette made using local produce, both are excellent! You probably never thought you\\u2019d find yourself eating cheese fondue in Reunion.<br \\\/>On Thursdays after dinner, you can take part in an astronomy evening to see the stars. Check dates on their website. On other evenings you can taste an old rum while sitting outdoors around a wood fire (it can get cold during Reunion\\u2019s cool season, especially in the mountains).<br \\\/>It costs more than a g\\u00eete, but the experience is unique!<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>+33 9 70 15 57 23<br \\\/>393, Route Foresti\\u00e8re Des Makes<br \\\/>97421 ST LOUIS, FRANCE<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.kazinsolite.re\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">http:\\\/\\\/www.kazinsolite.re<\\\/a><\\\/p>\",\"title\":\"Accommodation\"}},{\"type\":\"switcher_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p><strong><br \\\/>L\\u2019auberge du Relais \\u00e0 Saint-Leu<br \\\/><\\\/strong>Chez Nicolas<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>211 Rue du General Lambert<br \\\/>Saint-Leu<br \\\/>+262 692 34 81 85<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite places in Reunion, serving authentic, traditional Creole cuisine.<br \\\/>The owner, Nicolas, will give you a very warm welcome.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Le Blue Margouillat \\u00e0 Saint-Leu<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>An exceptional hotel with a gastronomic restaurant and a spectacular view of the sunset. Great when you\\u2019re in the mood for fine dining or want to celebrate a special occasion.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>6 Impasse Jean Albany,<br \\\/>Saint-Leu<br \\\/>+262 262 34 64 00<br \\\/><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.blue-margouillat.com\\\/fr\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.blue-margouillat.com\\\/fr<\\\/a><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Le Reflet des \\u00eeles \\u00e0 Saint-Denis<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>114 Rue Pasteur<br \\\/>Saint-Denis<br \\\/>+262 262 21 73 82<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>A culinary shrine to Creole food where you can find carris, rougails and other traditional dishes from Reunion. A must when visiting St Denis.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Le P\\u2019tit resto, Les Avirons<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>44 Avenue G\\u00e9n\\u00e9ral de Gaulle<br \\\/>+262 262 49 80 61<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>A nice little restaurant with French cuisine, reasonable prices, and a very warm welcome.<\\\/p>\",\"title\":\"Eating out\"}},{\"type\":\"switcher_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p><strong><br \\\/>Le 211 Th\\u00e9\\u00e2tre<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>A pocket-sized open-air theater that puts on plays from Reunion and sometimes further afield. Unique atmosphere, with a bar and friendly welcome; located in a courtyard next to the Auberge du Relais restaurant.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Deux Cent Onze Th\\u00e9\\u00e2tre\\u00a0: <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/478585128968404\\\/posts\\\/1064549213705323\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">Facebook<\\\/a><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Yourtes en sc\\u00e8ne<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>An atypical and multicultural arts venue, with a wide range of performances.\\u2028<br \\\/>103 Route Nationale 1, at the place known as \\u201cRavine La Veuve\\u201d (near the speed camera), Saint-Leu<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/yourtesenscene.com\\\">http:\\\/\\\/yourtesenscene.com<\\\/a><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Saint-Leu rondavels: Chez Jean-Paul, Chez Tiroule, etc.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Several rondavels (round-shaped bars) near the Saint-Leu seafront host free concerts on Sunday evenings from 6pm onwards.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Le Cabaret Pat\\u2019jaune<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Terrific dinner and show combination! <br \\\/>A wonderful evening of music, local culture, laughter and a traditional Creole dinner served by the performers themselves.<br \\\/>Pat'Jaune are a friendly family group from Reunion.<br \\\/>Going to see them is a great way to experience Reunion and its traditions. To book call<br \\\/>Claudine Tarby\\u2028 on <br \\\/>+ 262 692 858 114<br \\\/>39 rue du P\\u00e8re Favron<br \\\/>Plaine des Cafres<br \\\/>http:\\\/\\\/www.patjaune.com\\\/cabaret\\\/<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.patjaune.com\\\/cabaret\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">http:\\\/\\\/www.patjaune.com\\\/cabaret\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Local music<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>L\\u2019Azenda<br \\\/><\\\/strong>Website listing events, concerts, shows, etc.<br \\\/><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.azenda.re\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.azenda.re<\\\/a><\\\/p>\",\"meta\":\"\",\"title\":\"Culture\"}},{\"type\":\"switcher_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p><span style=\\\"text-decoration: underline;\\\"><br \\\/>Websites to help organize your trip:<\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>R\\u00e9union.fr: <\\\/strong>this is the best place to find out about where to go, visit, and stay, and to book hiking g\\u00eetes.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.reunion.fr\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.reunion.fr<\\\/a><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><span style=\\\"text-decoration: underline;\\\">Recommended activities: <\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Electric mountain biking with Fr\\u00e9d\\u00e9ric: <\\\/strong><span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/EbikeAventures\\\/\\\"><strong>Ebike-Aventures<\\\/strong><\\\/a><\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>You can now cycle all over the island with the assistance of an electric bike.<br \\\/>Reunion can be very steep, but there\\u2019s no need to worry about that with an electric bike.<br \\\/>With a mountain e-bike you can even head to La Plaine des Sables and the volcano or visit the primary forest of B\\u00e9bour<strong>.\\u00a0\\u00a0<br \\\/><\\\/strong><strong>Stand-up paddle with Bertrand<\\\/strong> in the lagoon at Trou d\\u2019eau: +262 (0)692 860 059<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><u>Other things to do:<\\\/u><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Helicopter flight over the island<\\\/strong>: perfect for those who don\\u2019t like hiking or who lack time to see everything (doesn\\u2019t come cheap, but is an extraordinary experience). Both helicopter companies (Corail and Helilagon) are good.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Canyoning<\\\/strong> (Trou Blanc, Fleur Jaune, etc.)<br \\\/><strong>Paragliding <\\\/strong>in St Leu<br \\\/><strong>Star gazing<br \\\/><\\\/strong><strong>Lava tubes<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Snorkeling in the lagoons of Saint-Leu or Saint-Gilles<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Visit the island's waterfalls: there are more than 80 to choose from, e.g. Cascade Langevin.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><u>Hiking:<br \\\/><\\\/u><span><a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.reunion-parcnational.fr\\\/fr\\\">http:\\\/\\\/www.reunion-parcnational.fr\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Whether you go trekking in Mafate, Cilaos, Salazie, the forest of B\\u00e9bour, at the volcano or up Piton des Neiges, the choice is endless.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Download the <strong>free app Rando tec-tec<\\\/strong> to plan the best itinerary.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Take account of altitude differences: 500 meters of elevation gain in one day is do-able, but you\\u2019ll need to be in good physical condition for 1000 meters a day or more.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>To begin with, try hiking from Col des B\\u0153ufs to La Nouvelle or Marla.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Fitter hikers can trek to Marla via the Col du Taibit mountain pass, or attempt Piton des Neiges (3071m).<\\\/p>\",\"meta\":\"\",\"title\":\"Hiking & leisure\"}},{\"type\":\"switcher_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Markets: fresh fruit, spices, local crafts, etc.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Saint-Leu<\\\/strong>, Saturday mornings: small and pretty, my favorite market.<br \\\/><br \\\/><strong>\\u00c9tang Sal\\u00e9<\\\/strong>, Sunday mornings: very small, but a nice market.<br \\\/><br \\\/><strong>Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul<\\\/strong>, Fridays and Saturdays: the island\\u2019s two biggest markets.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Botanical gardens: take a guided tour!<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Le Domaine du Caf\\u00e9 Grill\\u00e9:<\\\/strong> does a great guided tour, you can see endemic plants, coffee, etc.<br \\\/>After the visit you can taste the two coffees grown only in Reunion Island: Bourbon pointu and Bourbon rond.<br \\\/><span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.domaineducafegrille.fr\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.domaineducafegrille.fr<\\\/a><\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Maison du Coco:<\\\/strong> coconut workshops (Domaine de la Pointe des Ch\\u00e2teaux). <br \\\/>Also sells a wide range of coconut-based products: vegetable oil, sugar, etc.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Jardin des \\u00c9pices:<\\\/strong> a fascinating botanical tour best done with a guide<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Labyrinthe en Champ Th\\u00e9:<\\\/strong> Reunion\\u2019s only tea plantation, also produces geranium essential oil, etc.<br \\\/><span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.enchampthe.com\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.enchampthe.com<\\\/a><\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Essential oil distilleries<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>On the road to Piton Ma\\u00efdo, there are several essential oil distilleries in the small village of Petite-France. Try:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>B\\u00e8gue Distillery:\\u00a0<br \\\/><\\\/strong><span><a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/alambic-begue.e-monsite.com\\\">http:\\\/\\\/alambic-begue.e-monsite.com<\\\/a><\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Herbalists:<\\\/strong> use of medicinal plants is widespread in Reunion, and local herbalists are almost minor celebrities. They can be found at the markets or you can make an appointment. 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