Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, is a volcanic island with Saint-Denis as its capital, blending Creole vibrancy with French flair amid rugged peaks like Piton de la Fournaise, an active volcano. Known for vanilla, rum, and sugar cane, its economy leans on agriculture, tourism, and French subsidies, drawing hikers to its dramatic cirques and divers to its coral reefs. Its multicultural tapestry—French, African, Indian, Chinese—shines in its cuisine and festivals like the Grand Boucan. Réunion’s tropical ruggedness enchants.