La Plaine is a commune located in the island of Réunion, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. The commune is situated in the western part of the island.
As a rural commune in Réunion, La Plaine is part of the island's local administrative structure. Like other communes in Réunion, it reflects the island's cultural blend of French, African, Indian, and Creole influences that characterize the region's heritage and daily life.