3 Best Shopping in Reunion Island

In terms of souvenirs, few delight more than Isabelle Biton's unique paintings of local flora, fauna, and architecture, including dodos, hibiscus, lizards, and Creole cottages on porcelain dishware and decorative objects.

The essences of Reunion Island are distilled down to the essential oils, soaps, and perfumes of geranium, lavender, and myrtle at Distillerie du Maïdo. They also run an organic farm that grows kaffir limes, guava, and ginger for jams and jellies.

In downtown St. Denis, all manner of handicrafts, spices, embroidered tablecloths, baskets, and inlaid wooden boxes can be purchased at Le Grand Marche. The colorful covered bazaar is included on the island's official list of historic buildings.