Marion Dufresne II, Réunion Island

Condé Nast TravelerSep 15

For those who crave distance, silence, and landscapes that feel almost lunar, these far-flung corners of the world are as remote as it gets.

French supply vessel sails from Réunion Island to Kerguelen Islands.

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Marion Dufresne IIPlaceFrench supply vessel sails from Réunion Island to Kerguelen Islands.
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Marion Dufresne II