- Le Tampon, entry door Volcano:
- Anchored in the 21st century, rooted in its soil ...
- Drunkenness its panoramas classified World Heritage by UNESCO ...
- A city between two volcanoes, Piton de la Fournaise and Piton des Neiges ...
- Le Tampon, a commune where life is good!
- Once the Piton de la Fournaise indulged timidly rare visitors who went from the Plaine des Cafres, for an expedition of several days, with guides and porters. The construction of a road in the sixties strengthened the Plaine des Cafres in his role as "input Volcano door." Road Volcano is in itself a delight for the eyes. Meandering through the meadows, it offers a multitude of views now on the coast, sometimes on the highest peaks of the island, sometimes in the most secret recesses, as Commerson crater or Ramparts River and islet Roche Plate.
- Identity card:
- Nearly 74,000 people (4th largest city on the island of Reunion) on an area of approximately 165 km ².
- To the south of the island, stretching from 287 to 2418 m altitude.
- Crossing the NR3 from South to North and input Volcano door.
- Sleeps among others, the Volcano House, the south campus of the University of La Réunion.
- Le Tampon, unique city location:
- 10 min from the beach.
- In 30 min, suitcases at the airport (Pierrefonds).
- In 30 minutes, the feet in a river (Bras de la Plaine) for hiking and swimming.
- In 30 minutes, installed under a "foot timber" forest (Bourg Murat, the bracket line ...).
- In 1h, feet treading the volcanic sand (Piton de la Fournaise).
- Presence of local products, culinary and traditional knowledge in the area.
- Presence of orchards and pastures throughout the country.
- Overview of Buffer:
- Third Joint Reunion by area, the fourth of its population, Le Tampon offers a variety of landscapes combining the green of a generous and ubiquitous nature of a blue sky where lie the highest mountain peaks of the island.
- The diversity of landscapes Buffer combines with many micro-climates which add to the charm of panoramas. During the summer, when the heat becomes oppressive on the coast, tourists enjoy the cool tops of the stamp.
- Renowned for its environmental setting and quality of life, has always cultivate Le Tampon difference combining modernism public facilities for the well-being of its residents without sacrificing the beauty of its landscapes.
- With a high population, higher than the county average, and a very young population, remains Le Tampon the attic of the island. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, livestock are the spearhead of modern agriculture Tamponnaise, but firmly rooted in its soil.
- University City, Sports City, Le Tampon is also a city with many cultural facets with many events throughout the year: exhibitions of contemporary art hub, lounge palm, Rubber Latin Dance ...
- To get there:
- By the National Route 3 (NR3) from the South: Easily accessible from St. Peter. You can stop in the city or start a climb to the top.
- By the National Route 3 (NR3) from the east, called "Route of the Plains" (as crosses and the Plaine des Palmistes and the Little Plain, and the Plaine des Cafres): live the ascension of the many Turns toward cervical Bellevue, marking arrival at the "top" of this road Plains.
- Even within its territory, Le Tampon can be discovered and traversed by a network of secondary roads that offer both alternative routes and discovery:
- For the West, it is possible to arrive at the Plaine des Cafres across neighborhoods Yves Bridge and Arm Pontho, with breathtaking views of the foothills and the Dimitile Valley Bras de la Plaine . For example, a beautiful route: from the RN1, catch the RD26, pass the new bridge Entre Deux, continue on the RD27, continue on this road. Note: it is on this road that there is an easy hike from the Bras de la Plaine and gorges. You will reach areas like Dassy (Park Palm is in the corner), Inlet Pontho (short stop at the church to enjoy the view and to question for a moment on the Functioning of the Floral Clock ...) Yves bridge. The RD27 becomes Henri Cabeu way. At the intersection with the street Raphael Douyère (RD70) you have the choice to turn left or right. On the left, if you have a little time (UNESCO listed landscape worth seeing, particularly for its stunning views of the Piton des Neiges), roll and find on your right a few kilometers away from the road Piton Blue. This is great! Continue a few miles on these roads whitish gray concrete. Turn right again to head to the National Route 3, after a few km further on farm roads concreted. You leave this area by Doret path and you will arrive at the roundabout of the Volcano House. There all nearby, this is the starting point for many activities. The Tourist Office is located below the gas station.
- By the East: From the NR3, catch Hubert Delisle Road (RD3). The main road through the city Buffer low part of west to east. Stay on this road, pass the roundabout which indicates Land Fleuri, still continue on the same road towards Bérive. Spend the shop, one or two bumps and big left turn that down a little mountainside, go, right hairpin, hairpin left. Then turn left on RD36 leading to Notre Dame de la Paix. It's a little road Pineapple. Watch, take pictures, and continue for quite some miles to a place called Notre Dame de la Paix (you made an ascent of 1100m!). You walk along the city limits to the east. This RD36 there is the start of a botanical walk easy and magical with a beautiful view of the river walls. Stop, look. Park the car, climb a few stairs wooden stairs, pass the picnic area, go to the end, the view is reported. Breathe, marvel. This is the botanical trail of Our Lady of Peace.
- Buses: 3 networks:
- The Yellow For inter-urban network (yellow bus). Information +33 8 10 12 39 74. Line H is St. Peter - St. Benedict the Plains, so through Le Tampon.
- The transport network of South Alterneo (pink bus) - More +33 8 00 35 53 54. Row 2 Saint-Pierre - Le Tampon. Row 1 St. Louis - Le Tampon.
- The Carsud urban network. Information +33 2 62 55 54 98 or +33 8 00 00 02 53.