La Cité du Volcan
La Cité du Volcan
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
La Maison du Volcan, muséum consacré à la volcanologie, est née en 1992 d'une brillante idée du célèbre couple de volcanologues, Maurice et Katia Krafft. Idéalement situé sur la route qui mène au Piton de la Fournaise, la Maison du Volcan contribue à la découverte et à la valorisation du patrimoine géologique réunionnais, avec une dimension de culture scientifique et technique. Réhabilité depuis 2010,le muséum renaît en 2014 sous le nom de la Cité du Volcan, avec une muséographie rénovée et étoffée de nouvelles technologies, permettant une immersion dans le monde fabuleux des volcans.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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JUSTINE-JESSE
Pretoria, South Africa703 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
A very modern and informative museum display covering all aspects of volcanoes on Réunion. It’s a pity that information and titles are only in French and that we were forced to get audio help at extra cost to get any real value. Tourism should be accessible by more than one language group. Non of the staff could help in any other language. A Long trip but worthwhile for the information gained.
Written 10 January 2020
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totuccio83
Verona, Italia286 contributions
Nov 2019
Very interesting museum that with many attractions explain the history of the Island with its Volcanoes, shedding light on volcanology. There is also a baby area, however the babies will be interested the same. Definitely worthy.
Written 15 December 2019
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John491
Auckland, New Zealand677 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
I found this exhibition interesting although it would be a lot better if they catered more for English speaking tourists. How difficult is it to display two languages.
The 180 degree cinema was interesting and well done showing the formation of the universe, a 15 minute film worth seeing. As I was from NZ and White Island erupted a couple of days ago killing at least 13 tourists in the crater and seriously injuring many more, I was thinking of home on the other side of the world. It would be good if they could include something on our volcanic history as we also sit on the edge of two tectonic plates.
The 180 degree cinema was interesting and well done showing the formation of the universe, a 15 minute film worth seeing. As I was from NZ and White Island erupted a couple of days ago killing at least 13 tourists in the crater and seriously injuring many more, I was thinking of home on the other side of the world. It would be good if they could include something on our volcanic history as we also sit on the edge of two tectonic plates.
Written 10 December 2019
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Paralimni, Cyprus93 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
You are being searched for knifes and other weapons on entrance. That is good and safe. The exhibition in 100% French and a good 33% was also tranlated into English. What we did understand was interesting and the 4D movie was in English (last show og the day, BUT it was there and in English!). The facillities are pretty new and well kept.
Written 18 November 2019
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Luis K
Reykjavik, Iceland41 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Modern and nicely done. Very informative, good explanations. We learned a lot. The 4D cinema is fun, very good for kids. The all museum is big and easy to walk around. The staff was really nice and helpful.
Written 18 May 2017
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R_TheReader
Rio de Janeiro, RJ504 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
Of course if you do not know anything about volcanos, visiting this before heading to the Piton de la Fournaise is a must.
But even if you know a lot about volcanos and geology, the exposition provides a lot of information about the way two volcanos formed the Reunion Island and provide some cool insights about "Le Volcan".
In short, don't skip it.
But even if you know a lot about volcanos and geology, the exposition provides a lot of information about the way two volcanos formed the Reunion Island and provide some cool insights about "Le Volcan".
In short, don't skip it.
Written 18 January 2022
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Line_from_Dublin
Dublin, Ireland71 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
You will learn about not only volcano but other topics as well such as the creation of Reunion Island, how the vegetation will grow after an eruption, the monitoring of the volcano with the graphs of its activity over the years and more.
The 4D film is entertaining but I will recommend to go with children as it's a little bit boring for adults only.
Overall, it's a great attraction to do as a family.
The 4D film is entertaining but I will recommend to go with children as it's a little bit boring for adults only.
Overall, it's a great attraction to do as a family.
Written 3 March 2019
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Haelen
Voorburg, The Netherlands389 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
it provides interesting information about volcanos in general and those in Reunion. Unfortunately there is very little in English making it less accessible for most foreign tourists.
Written 7 December 2017
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Tricky49
Witney, UK241 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Visited with 3 grandchildren, ages 4-8, and kept them entertained for a couple of hours, make sure you visit the 4D experience. Detailed descriptions and explanations of volcanoes and how Reunion was formed, ideal for older children and adults, less so for the 4 & 5 year olds but good to spend some time explaining things to them and letting them explore at their pace. Well recommended.
Written 19 April 2017
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Umme
9 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
It was a nice place. Very educational. My son was amazed. The 4d cinema was awesome. The tourist shop is also good. We got nice souvenir
Written 6 January 2020
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Bonjour . Vos êtes libre de ne pas aimer la citée du volcan. Vous êtes l'un des rares.
Par contre lorsque vous dites il faut mieux faire la randonnée. Je vous réponds: l'un n'empêche pas l'autre. bien au contraire. J'ai moi même fait les deux et cela permet de mieux apprécier la randonnée vers les cratères Dolomieu et Bory.
Je conseille m^me d'auytrs arréts intéressants sur la route: la vue sur la rivière des remparts, le cratère Commerson, la plaine des sables( lieu lunaire)
Written 16 March 2017
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