Our Parisian of the week, Rénata, has lived in Saint Denis, on Reunion Island for 4 years. She leaves her favorite districts of Paris (Oberkampf or even La Villette) on a stroke of fate: the house she was about to buy suffered extensive water damage makes the house uninhabitable. What was only a distant option for her old age becomes an immediate reality: Rénata leaves for Reunion after having discovered the Island a few years before.
– Renata
Part of his family is from Reunion Island but she did not discover the Island until the age of 22, while on vacation. She says to have taken “a slap” in front of the beauty of the island.
– Renata
So exit the house in Montreuil. Without regret ! She lives today a very bright apartment with a magical sea view, which makes her smile every morning.
Among the essentials of Reunion: The Piton de la Fournaise, the waterfalls and of course the beach (including the Hermitage Lagoon, a real marine reserve). There are many hiking trails. One of which leads to the Piton des Neiges and which offers a 360 ° view of all the cirques of the island.
– Renata
The national dish is the rougail sausages. Although living on an island, the people of Reunion eat more meat than fish. Cooking over a wood fire is common and gives a unique taste to the dishes. Another delicious dish recommended by Rénata; the duck with vanilla. The specialist of this dish on the island is Madame Hanibal, a figure of the island. Several micro climates allow all kinds of crops: from pineapple to butternut.
– Renata
In our podcast, Rénata answers Sophie Scarpula’s questions and lets you discover her daily life. Spots not to be missed when visiting and the culture that has been forged around the Pacific Ocean, you will know everything about the daily life of our Parisian from the world of the week.