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Comments:	This island location, part of the Mascarene Islands, is a former French colony in the Indian Ocean. This overseas department has exactly the same status as European France's departments (similar to counties) and regions. The French Constitution provides that, in general, French laws and regulations (France's civil code, penal code, administrative law, social laws, and tax laws etc.) apply to French overseas departments and is in essence, part of France. <p> Renovated by the Reunion Region from 2010 to 2014, the Volcano City opened its doors to the public on August 5, 2014. This leading tourist attraction is also an international educational and scientific centre. This 64,000 square foot (6,000 m2) building offers an innovative museography that integrates many interactive devices and models for a playful, attractive and educational tour: 270-degree showroom, 4D cinema, multisensory lava tunnel, sound effects, etc.<p> Hours of operation: Monday 13.00 (1:00 pm) to 17.00 (5:00 pm), Tuesday through Sunday 09.30 (9:30 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm). <p> Admission: Adult €9, Seniors (over 65) and children 4 to 12 years old €6, Children under 4 years old are free. Plenty of free parking. <p> <b>Machine 1</b> is in the gift shop. Uses €1 and 5cent coins per design. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Cite Du Volcan, Ile De La Reunion': <br> 1. (H) Bird and hills in island, <br> 2. (H) Erupting volcano. <p> G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 21°12'11.0"S Longitude: 55°34'27.7"E <br> Google Maps coordinates: VF8C+WX Cilaos, Réunion <p> 22/11/2025. Still here and making fine presses. meecham & ross. <p>
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Cité du Volcan (Volcano House)

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RN3 Bourg Murat
RÉUNION / MASCARENE ISLANDS - Tampon, France, 97418

Phone: +262 262 590 026

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This island location, part of the Mascarene Islands, is a former French colony in the Indian Ocean. This overseas department has exactly the same status as European France's departments (similar to counties) and regions. The French Constitution provides that, in general, French laws and regulations (France's civil code, penal code, administrative law, social laws, and tax laws etc.) apply to French overseas departments and is in essence, part of France.

Renovated by the Reunion Region from 2010 to 2014, the Volcano City opened its doors to the public on August 5, 2014. This leading tourist attraction is also an international educational and scientific centre. This 64,000 square foot (6,000 m2) building offers an innovative museography that integrates many interactive devices and models for a playful, attractive and educational tour: 270-degree showroom, 4D cinema, multisensory lava tunnel, sound effects, etc.

Hours of operation: Monday 13.00 (1:00 pm) to 17.00 (5:00 pm), Tuesday through Sunday 09.30 (9:30 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm).

Admission: Adult €9, Seniors (over 65) and children 4 to 12 years old €6, Children under 4 years old are free. Plenty of free parking.

Machine 1 is in the gift shop. Uses €1 and 5cent coins per design. Designs all have a beaded border with 'Cite Du Volcan, Ile De La Reunion':
1. (H) Bird and hills in island,
2. (H) Erupting volcano.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 21°12'11.0"S Longitude: 55°34'27.7"E
Google Maps coordinates: VF8C+WX Cilaos, Réunion

22/11/2025. Still here and making fine presses. meecham & ross.

Machine 1 - In the gift shop