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French heritage: landmark sites and food of La Réunion

Q: Where is the Piton de la Fournaise in La Réunion?

In the south-east of the island. The sheet says that the Piton de la Fournaise is in the south-east of the island.

Q: The Piton de la Fournaise is on the World Heritage list of which organisation?

UNESCO. The Piton de la Fournaise is listed as UNESCO World Heritage, as part of the La Réunion national park.

Q: What is fish cari served with?

Rice, lentils or grains. The sheet says that fish cari is served with rice, lentils or grains.

Written by the Hexaciv editorial team · Ministry sheet read on 23 October 2026, still identical on 25 October 2026 · Our method

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In short

This sheet presents cultural landmarks of French society. It is in particular about La Réunion.

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Key points of the sheet

The Piton de la Fournaise is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It is in the south-east of the island and rises to more than 2,600 metres.
This volcano is easy to reach and attracts many visitors and hikers. It is a strong symbol of the island. It is listed as UNESCO World Heritage as part of the La Réunion national park.
Fish cari (cari de poisson) is a popular recipe in La Réunion. Fresh fish simmers with tomatoes, onions, garlic, turmeric and other local spices. It is served with rice, lentils or grains.
You can eat this dish in a restaurant or at festive meals. It shows the island's rich cuisine, which comes from a mix of cultures.

Words to know

Piton de la Fournaise (volcano): It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, in the south-east of La Réunion, more than 2,600 metres high.
eruptions (éruptions): The eruptions of the Piton de la Fournaise are spectacular and often without danger for the population.
UNESCO World Heritage (patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO): The Piton de la Fournaise is listed in it as part of the La Réunion national park.
fish cari (cari de poisson): It is a popular recipe of La Réunion: fresh fish simmered with tomatoes, onions, garlic, turmeric and other local spices.

Test yourself: 3 questions

Where is the Piton de la Fournaise in La Réunion?

In French, the language of the exam: Où se situe le Piton de la Fournaise à La Réunion ?

The sheet says that the Piton de la Fournaise is in the south-east of the island.

The Piton de la Fournaise is on the World Heritage list of which organisation?

In French, the language of the exam: Le Piton de la Fournaise est inscrit au patrimoine mondial de quelle organisation ?

The Piton de la Fournaise is listed as UNESCO World Heritage, as part of the La Réunion national park.

What is fish cari served with?

In French, the language of the exam: Avec quoi sert-on le cari de poisson ?

The sheet says that fish cari is served with rice, lentils or grains.

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Source

Sheet “Patrimoine français : sites emblématiques et gastronomie de La Réunion” of the French Ministry of the Interior: formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr. Content published under the Etalab Open Licence 2.0. This page is a plain-language adaptation made by Hexaciv, which is not an official site: if in doubt, the ministry's text is the one that counts.

Ministry sheet read on 23 October 2026, still identical on 25 October 2026.

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