Réunion Island, a French department nestled in the Indian Ocean, is a geological marvel of black basalt, emerald forests, and cascading waterfalls. Yet, during the austral summer (December to January), a new layer of magic appears. The flamboyant tree ( Delonix regia ), native to Madagascar but now synonymous with the Mascarene archipelago, erupts into a canopy of vermilion, orange, and gold. From the winding coastal roads of Saint-Leu to the highland villages like Hell-Bourg, these trees stand like living chandeliers.
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