Réunion Island — The Intense Island

A new way to discover Réunion Island

State-certified tour guide (licence GC 1397402 D), I take you on foot to discover street art, historic gardens and the island's heritage. Born and raised in Réunion, passionate, trilingual (French, English, Italian).

Mathieu PITOU, tour guide

Welcome

PITOU de Bourbon is your starting point for exploring the wonders of Réunion Island. As a State-certified tour guide, my job is to share the treasures of landscape, culture and history throughout your stay. Browse the tours on offer and get in touch directly on WhatsApp for any questions.

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My guided tours

Four walking tours, from 2 to 3 hours, to discover Réunion Island from a different angle.

Street Art in Terre-Sainte
Saint-Pierre · 2h

The Keys to Street Art in Terre-Sainte

A stroll along the seafront of this fishing village, discovering the ephemeral works of local and international artists and the history of street art.

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From the King's Garden to the State Garden
Saint-Denis · 2h

From the King's Garden to the State Garden

A botanical and historical tour of the capital's former acclimatisation garden: legends, remarkable trees, famous figures.

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The State Garden and Léon Dierx Museum
Saint-Denis · 3h

The State Garden and Léon Dierx Museum

The State Garden followed by the permanent collection of the Léon Dierx Museum, one of the finest overseas art collections.

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The Essentials of Saint-Leu
Saint-Leu · 2h

The Essentials of Saint-Leu

Saint-Leu town centre: La Salette, the French East India Company, the Franco-British war, the slave uprising.

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Lecture

Réunion Island's History Through One Réunionnais's DNA

An original 1h30 lecture in which Mathieu PITOU traces 18 generations of his own genealogy to tell the story of the island: the slave trade, black militias, the great sugarcane era, abolition, and the island becoming a French department…

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