Once upon a Time in the West ...

The West Coast Territory is the most dynamic and tourist area of the island. Le Guillaume, a charming little Creole village in the commune of Saint-Paul, is located on the Piton Maïdo road (a must-see site on Reunion Island from where you can enjoy a striking panoramic view of the Mafate cirque and its numerous hiking departures). Nestled at an altitude of some 600 meters, Le Guillaume benefits from a much less dry climate than on the coast. Food crops are part of the resources of the locality which can be found on the famous market by the sea. Livestock, perfume plants and fruits are added to the resources of Guillaume which characterizes the charm and art of the "good life" of the heights of the island.

Our furnished tourist accommodation is located in the heart of the village and less than 2 minutes walk from all amenities (doctor's office, pharmacy, post office, supermarket, service station, bakery, greengrocer, and other local shops).A bus stop is 100 m away with the line which serves, in less than 30 minutes, the Piton Maïdo in one direction, and the St Paul bus station in the other direction and from where you can reach the large cities by the coast).

BETWEEN EARTH...

Reunion, the intense island and paradise for hikers, will delight you with its rawest and wildest charms! Located on the Maïdo forest road, about 20 minutes from the trailheads of the most beautiful hikes on the island, you will arrive at Piton Maïdo, an unmissable place from where you will have the freedom to contemplate a magnificent breathtaking panorama of the Circus of Mafate. Along the way, you will have taken care to stop at the Maison du Géranium, to enjoy the benefits of its essential oil, produced locally, and of course, a stop at Doudou is essential to eat and delight your taste buds with the specialties of the corner and its legendary curry in a very friendly atmosphere...

The descent on foot into the Circus begins here, armed with their backpack and their best shoes, nature lovers will be delighted to explore the countless trails to discover this exceptional site, following in the footsteps of the ""brown"" slaves. . An exceptional endemic fauna and flora will amaze you with every stride, the peaks, cirques and ramparts listed as World Heritage by UNESCO forming truly exceptional landscapes...

…AND SEA

Of course, you cannot stay in the West without indulging in the pleasures of the island's most beautiful beaches, located less than 20 minutes by car. These stretches of fine sand and turquoise blue water will no longer just be a postcard image. The lagoon will reveal its treasures to you, dazzled by corals and magnificent tropical fish in a thousand and one colors, you will sip your favorite cocktail in a heavenly setting while admiring splendid sunsets.

You can continue the adventure with water activities such as deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, kite-surfing or even catamaran trips to meet dolphins. Undisputed stars, enjoy a magical experience with humpback whales, present in our warm waters in the southern winter (from June to September) and witness their majestic sweep from the coast or thanks to professionals who accompany you by boat. In addition, the St Gilles Aquarium with its 500 species of fish and the Kélonia center in St Leu which works for the preservation of sea turtles, are a great way to also discover the richness of Reunion's aquatic depths...

CRADLE OF A CULTURE

It was in the west that it all began and there are many places of memory there! The first settlers landed in Saint-Paul as evidenced by the Cave of the First French located on the Bay.Opposite, the magnificent marine cemetery, where the very illustrious poet Leconte de Lisle and the no less famous pirate Olivier Levasseur, known as "La Buse" coexist, whose treasure we are still looking for, buried somewhere on the island according to the legend ! The Villèle Museum, on the heights, will open its doors to you on the former home of Mrs. Debassyans, the largest landowner and figure of the colonial era on the island. Towards St Leu, the Stella Matutina Museum will allow you to relive the sugar history and you will not forget to deliciously lose yourself in the paths of the Garden of Eden to enjoy the floral wealth of the Indian Ocean.

Rich in listed heritage and period architecture, you will appreciate these places steeped in history which will reveal their secrets to you during your walks...

Also worth seeing: the St Paul fairground market, the Eperon craft village, the Tour des Roches, the landing stage, the Salt museum, the Domaine de la Pointe des Châteaux...

IN SEARCH OF STRONG SENSATIONS!

You can also enhance your stay with countless other leisure and outdoor activities such as mountain biking down Maïdo and memorable horseback riding in the savannah at sunset. In the heart of forests, waterfalls and cliffs, indulge in canyoning, river swimming, climbing, abseiling, jumping into pools and natural slides will allow you to discover the riches of the island while having fun. Enjoy the diversity of landscapes as much as the pleasure of flying with paragliding flights (Reunion hosts the world championships there) and admire the island through helicopter flights which will take you to places otherwise inaccessible for enjoy the raw beauty of the intense island like the famous Trou de Fer or the flight over the Fournaise volcano...

And many other activities such as microlighting, rafting, climbing, caving to discover lava tunnels, plenty to satisfy your desire for the strongest sensations in the heart of an island that has plenty in store for you. surprises and memorable shows!

GO SHOPPING

A desire to shop? You won't be left out at this level, rest assured. Our furnished apartment is located 15 minutes from the city center of Saint-Paul and 20 minutes from the seaside resort of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, as well as halfway (around 30 minutes) between Saint-Pierre (capital of the south). ) and Saint-Denis (the capital).

You will be able to do your shopping as you wish and also take advantage of the renowned Saint-Paul fairground market, one of the largest on the island.Located on the seafront of Saint-Paul every Friday as well as Saturday mornings, you won't be able to help but stroll through its alleys with a thousand colors and flavors, discovering a good number of gourmet specialties and other local curiosities, all in a very friendly atmosphere in contact with welcoming Reunion Islanders! His little brother is in Saint-Pierre on Saturday mornings.

Many local specialties but also a predominant Malagasy craft (because it is neighboring) will of course give you the opportunity to find all your souvenirs to bring back to your loved ones!

AND IN THE EVENING...

Every evening and even more so on weekends, the party is on point in a warm and tropical Creole atmosphere!

And you will be spoiled for choice for your night outs:restaurants by the sea or in the hills to discover local gastronomy, concerts, shows at the open-air theater, nightclubs or even evenings at the Casino of St Gilles-les-Bains.

Throughout the year, festivals enrich the lively life of the West to the rhythm of local folklore.

Among the most famous, we include the Grand Boucan (carnival and parade at the end of June), Sakifo (music festival at the beginning of June), Leu Tempo Festival (music and street activities of all kinds during May) without forgetting the legendary New Year of the New Year's Eve on the beach until sunrise (bathing required!)...

You will just as enjoy meeting up as a couple or with friends at the end of the day on the terrace facing the ocean to admire sumptuous sunsets!