La Plaine-des-Palmistes
Small highland town in the French overseas department of Réunion, La Plaine-des-Palmistes sits on the eastern part of the island near the slopes of the Piton des Songes and is known for its surrounding forest and the Biberon Falls. The wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population6,821
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.2 mi
Nearest airports
La Plaine-des-Palmistes: quick answers
Where is La Plaine-des-Palmistes?
La Plaine-des-Palmistes is in Réunion, about 34 km21 miles in a straight line from Saint-Denis.
How do you get to La Plaine-des-Palmistes?
The nearest airport is Sainte-Marie (RUN), about 1 hr 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in La Plaine-des-Palmistes?
The warmest month is February, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 15°C59°F. The wettest month is February, with about 286 mm11.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in La Plaine-des-Palmistes?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 4 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near La Plaine-des-Palmistes?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Cilaos, Saint-Pierre and Le Tampon.