Discover Pointe des Châteaux Estate: Engaging Educational Adventures in Réunion’s Agricultural Heart
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; primarily walking on flat to gently sloping paths.
Overview
Explore Réunion’s Pointe des Châteaux estate through hands-on educational workshops amid a Creole orchard and botanical trail. Ideal for school groups, this adventure blends tropical agriculture with local culture for a vibrant outdoor learning experience.
Visite scolaire
Adaptée à chaque niveau scolaire • Atelier entre 9h30 et 12h00
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About This Adventure
Explore the enchanting Pointe des Châteaux estate in Réunion, a 7-hectare agricultural paradise. Discover a vibrant Creole orchard, a botanical trail, and a sensory garden, all while engaging in educational workshops tailored for students. Experience hands-on learning with farm animals and immerse yourself in the island's rich biodiversity.
Découvrez un domaine d'exception au coeur de la Réunion !
A propos
Le domaine de la Pointe des Châteaux est une exploitation agricole d’un peu plus de 7 hectares créé en 2006 grâce au basculement des eaux de l’est vers l’ouest de la Réunion. Vous y trouverez:
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Un verger créole avec la plupart des arbres fruitiers de notre île,
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Un sentier botanique (arbres endémiques, indigènes, exotiques)
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Un jardin des senteurs (plantes médicinales et aromatiques)
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Un potager de légumes «lontan»
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Une culture de fleurs exotiques
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Une palmeraie
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Une ferme animalière (animaux de la basse-cour, pisciculture, bergerie)
Adventure Tips
Book in Advance
Visit by appointment as the estate accommodates a limited number of school groups daily to ensure quality interaction.
Prepare for Tropical Sun
Apply sunscreen and bring hats; much of the botanical trail is shaded but sun protection is good for outdoor workshops.
Wear Comfortable Footwear
Non-slip shoes are recommended for walking the varied terrain of the orchard and sensory garden.
Respect the Animals
Students can see and touch farm animals, but handling should be gentle and supervised to ensure animal welfare.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Réunion grey white-eye (Zosterops borbonicus)
- Native geckos that thrive in orchard trees.
History
Pointe des Châteaux reflects traditional island farming established generations ago, preserving Creole agricultural practices.
Conservation
The estate promotes biodiversity through organic farming and educational programs encouraging sustainable interactions with the environment.
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Recommended Gear
Lightweight Walking Shoes
Provides comfort and grip on natural trails and garden paths.
summer specific
Sun Hat
Protects against sun exposure during outdoor activities.
summer specific
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during your time exploring the botanical and orchard areas.
all specific
Notebook and Pencil
For students to jot down observations and insights from workshops.
all specific