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The Garden of the Mountain
The Garden of the Mountain, known by some as “Chez Babo”, is nestled at an altitude of more than 500 m, on the Mountain of Vauclin. Thanks to its surrounding bioclimatic conditions, it is full of beautiful plant species.
Mountain Garden Martinique: A Creole Garden in All Its Splendor
The Mountain Garden is a remarkable site.
• First of all, its geographical location: Located on the left flank of Montagne du Vauclin, the Mountain Garden already benefits from a beautiful panoramic view of Baie du François on one side and Baie de Fort-de-France on the other.
• Secondly, its floral biodiversity: This remarkable site covers one hectare, surrounding an individual house. Its owners, passionate about botany and horticulture, have created an authentic Creole garden with food plants and nourishing trees. In line with the Creole garden tradition, various areas are distinguished by their functions.
In the vegetable garden area, vegetable plants and fruit trees coexist.
Another space is dedicated to aromatic and medicinal plants. An added bonus for visitors is that the property owners offer you the possibility to purchase certain flowers and plants, allowing you to create your own garden with various colors and scents (prefer cash payment over credit card).
Jardin de la Montagne : une visite des sens dans un écrin de verdure
Awaken your senses at the Mountain Garden. A selection of plant species await you there.
In the “Plants/Flowers” section:
- Alpinia
- Balisier
- Ornamental Banana Tree
- Begonia
- Dandelion Wood
- Bougainvillea
- Bromeliad
- Coleus
- Cordyline
- Crossandra
- Croton
- Fern
- Heliconia
- Hibiscus
- Bird of Paradise
- Queen of Malaysia
- Porcelain Rose
In the “Trees/Fruits” category:
- Cacambou
- Cacao Tree
- Coffee Tree
In the “Animals” section
- Hummingbird
- Lizard/Anole
The Jardin de la Montagne can be visited. Stroll accompanied by a guide to discover part of the lush vegetation of Martinique. Count about 2 good hours to detect, at your own pace, the treasures of the Martinique flora on this exceptional site. Small and big, this mountain-side visit is accessible to all ages. You can go there alone, in duo, with family or with friends. The important thing is to enjoy this tropical and lush natural painting, on the heights of the commune du Vauclin.
What Do Visitors Say About Mountain Garden?
To give you the desire to visit as well, here's how Mountain Garden is described by locals and tourists:
• A beautiful and well-maintained garden. • A wide variety of plant species, sometimes rare. • Panoramic views over a good part of the island. • Personalized guidance. • A very friendly family (the owners). • A warm, experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable team about the species present. • A complete experience where the guide lets you feel and/or taste. • An experience that adapts to cycles, blooms, time of day, and weather. • Reasonable prices considering the sensory experience lived.
How to access Jardin de la Montagne?
Jardin de la Montagne is located in the Coq district of Vauclin, approximately 400m from Chemin de Croix n°1.
From the town of Saint-Esprit, take the D5 road towards Vauclin. Then, take the rural road of Morne Babet, followed by the D18 road towards the D5, and finally, reach the Coq district.
If you are coming from the Vauclin municipality, take the D5 road towards Saint-Esprit Martinique. After approximately 7 km, at the roundabout, take a right towards La Montagne on the D18 road. Continue straight until you reach the top. Along the way, you will pass by Way of the Cross number 1.
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