Musée de Villèle

Insights into early life on la Reunión by means of a beautiful manor house

The museum consists mainly of a magnificent manor house whose furnishings are still quite faithful to the original. The rest of the grounds include a garden, the kitchen (which unfortunately cannot re...

Great place

Good to get an insight about the local history. How they treated slaves is clearly explained and helps us remember never to duplicate this side of history again

Must do

Very good experience, past should be known in order to avoid reproducing it. The story of slavery is very impressive. The guide is very passionate, we've spend a great time.

Sad impressions about slavery

You get a lively impressions about the way of life on an estate during the colonial period. Hard to believe how they treated slaves at those times. Actually a must see.

A good place to illustrate a part of the history of La Réunion

Original Text

On the name of the museum, I don't know if it's really the term that's right? It's rather historical moment rather than a museum.