Located on the slopes of Sainte-Marie, in the heart of a protected rural area, the Run Spirit aquaculture farm enjoys ideal conditions of sunshine and heat for producing these natural micro-algae which are recognised globally for their exceptional nutritional qualities.

Come and discover the secrets of producing and harvesting pei Spirulina, a spirulina that’s 100% produced at the aqua-farm in Sainte-Marie.

Visit schedule:

- 9.00 : Welcome by Catherine and start of the tour of the RUN SPIRIT aquaculture farm

Different topics covered throughout the morning:

1- Geographical and environmental location of the farm
2- Spirulina grower network in Reunion Island
3- Tour of the production pools - Sampling of micro-algae
4- Filtering: by closed circuit
5- The laboratory
6- Drying: artisan method
7- A tasting full of surprises and time for discussion under the veranda, near the shop.

Tour ends around 11.45am


That little extra:

- A local, ecological production site.
- Spirulina of exceptional quality

Please note:

The trip may be cancelled by the service provider in the event of adverse weather conditions or if there are not enough participants.

Reservations:

Reservations required 24 hours in advance
This experience is scheduled every Thursday and Saturday
Min: 5 persons / Max: 10 / persons

What to wear/bring:

Casual wear, closed shoes (no flip-flops, damaged shoes etc), hat, sunglasses, windproof jacket and a bottle of water.

This price includes: the guided tour, the tasting (including 1 glass of natural spirulina or with a touch of local flavours, spirulina flake toast with a hint of butter, spirulina flake toast with a little fresh cheese), a small guide sheet that’s given to participants during the tasting.