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Escale des calumets

3.9(141 reviews)

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On Réunion, Escale des calumets sits at 677 Rue de la République in La Plaine-des-Palmistes 97431, Reunión, a highland village on the island's eastern interior. The restaurant is known for its setting in this upland area, where the air is cooler than on the coast.

First-time visitors can expect a restaurant serving the La Plaine-des-Palmistes area, with the kitchen's output shaped by local ingredients. A rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 141 reviews places it in solid standing among diners. The venue's website, http://escaledescalumets.com/, carries its current information.

The venue's opening hours are set out on its own website, http://escaledescalumets.com/, for anyone planning a meal. The address places it on Rue de la République in the village centre.

Reaching La Plaine-des-Palmistes from Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre or Saint-Gilles-les-Bains involves a drive into the highlands, where the windward side of Réunion receives more rain than the sheltered west. Visitors coming from the coast should allow for cooler, wetter conditions at this elevation. The island's food draws on African, Indian, European and Chinese influences, so dishes here reflect that mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of business is Escale des calumets?

Escale des calumets is a restaurant on Réunion, serving diners at its rue de la République address in La Plaine-des-Palmistes. The island's population descends from African, Indian, European and Chinese settlers, and each December the island marks the abolition of slavery.

What should first-time visitors expect at Escale des calumets?

First-time visitors to Escale des calumets will find a restaurant at 677 Rue de la République, La Plaine-des-Palmistes 97431, on Réunion. The island was a French colony from the seventeenth century, with plantations that first grew coffee and then sugar, a history that shapes the local table today.

Where is Escale des calumets located on Réunion?

Escale des calumets sits at 677 Rue de la République, La Plaine-des-Palmistes 97431. That address places this restaurant in the highlands of Réunion, the island group also called Reunion Island.

How do visitors rate Escale des calumets?

Escale des calumets holds a rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 141 reviews. Those scores come from diners at the restaurant on Réunion, where the population descends from African, Indian, European and Chinese settlers.

Is Escale des calumets easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Réunion?

Escale des calumets is reachable from Saint-Denis, Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Saint-Pierre, Cilaos, Saint-Paul, Le Tampon, Sainte-Marie and Saint-Leu. Reaching the restaurant at 677 Rue de la République in La Plaine-des-Palmistes means travelling through the island's highlands, which hold endemic plants and birds.

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