Last week-end we followed the riverbed of "la rivière des Marsouins" to go to Takamaka, this week-end we followed the riverbed of "la rivière du Mat" to enter the Salazie Circus and we discovered a little part of paradise.
You will get a good view of the gorgeous tropical vegetation on the way; La Reunion has quite a diverse vegetation, you just need to drive for a few miles to see it change. If you are lucky not to be the driver you will get to enjoy it as well as numerous waterfalls like "le Voile de la Mariée" that you can see below. Those of you who like being surrounded by lush vegetation will be fulfilled and will not want to exit the circus.
When you get to Hell-Bourg you will enter a little village full of charm, it is a member of a very select club called the club of the most beautiful villages of France. It is indeed full of charm because you don’t live there, I would want to kill myself if I had to live there for a full year. Take your time to walk through the streets and use the opportunity to walk in the middle of the street because there won’t be many cars to force you to be on the sidewalk. Stop for a while when you pass by those famous "cases Creole" with their pastel colours and if you are interested you can buy one for when you want to spend your holidays in a quiet place. Hell-Bourg is definitely the town where many would enjoy growing up but where few people could actually live.
The village is well known for offering many hiking trails. Whether you are a beginner, an average walker or a pro, you are certain you will find something to your liking. So even if the village doesn’t offer much to do you can still stay a few days to have time to explore the different hiking trails.
You must visit « la maison folio » before leaving, for 5€ the owner will show you the place. This house was built when the area became a spa and the high society started to come to relax. You will visit the house as well as the garden, you will learn that vanilla is in fact an orchid and that curcuma is very good to prevent Alzheimer's if eaten cold (it loses its properties when it is cooked). The garden is full of beautiful plants and you will see some nice flowers depending on the season. The guide talks about everyday life in the "case Creole" and of the food of course with the ingredients most commonly used around here.
When the road allows you to (it is not often the case), don’t hesitate to make a quick stop to look at nature, it is quite stunning in the valley.
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