"The Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island site coincides with the core zone of La Réunion National Park. The property covers more than 100,000 ha or 40 % of La Réunion, an island comprising two adjoining volcanic massifs located in the south-west of the Indian Ocean. Dominated by two towering volcanic peaks, massive walls and three cliff-rimmed cirques, the property includes a great variety of rugged terrain and impressive escarpments, forested gorges and basins creating a visually striking landscape. It is the natural habitat for a wide diversity of plants, presenting a high level of endemism. There are subtropical rainforests, cloud forests and heaths creating a remarkable and visually appealing mosaic of ecosystems and landscape features."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
Le Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion island. Nice stamps including a matching Piton volcano stamp. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.
Postcard 2
The rugged features of the Pitons of Reunion. Reunion is located near Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. It is administered by France and uses French stamps. Merci beaucoup to Isa for sending this wonderful postcard.
Postcard 3
A breath-taking view of the Pitons and Saint Denis, the capital on the northern most of Reunion Island. Thanks again to Mike, Lisa and Anna.
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