Maison du cacao, Cocoa ecomuseum in Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe, France

La Maison du Cacao is an ecomuseum in Pointe-Noire, on Guadeloupe's northwest coast, explaining the cultivation of the cocoa tree, the origin of chocolate and its artisanal production. Its entrance is a yellow archway painted with the words "LA MAISON DU CACAO", green leaves and cocoa beans, flanked by pillars showing figures beside large cocoa pods.

The museum was founded in 1993 to revive cocoa production in Guadeloupe after it had disappeared from the island. The site was created to restore memory of cocoa's forgotten role in regional economy and craftsmanship.

At La Maison du Cacao in Pointe-Noire, the yellow entrance arch is painted with figures in light dresses and white hats standing beside large cocoa pods and holding chocolate bars, with green leaves and cocoa beans above the lettering "LA MAISON DU CACAO". Inside, the ecomuseum explains the culture of the cacao tree's fruit, the origin of chocolate and its artisanal production.

The museum is located about one hour from main tourist zones and requires independent planning to visit. With adequate time and advance information, your visit becomes more enjoyable, especially if you want to join hands-on demonstrations.

The entrance arch on the yellow pillars is painted with figures beside large cocoa pods, one holding a chocolate bar, the other in a white hat and yellow vest between two pods. Painted cocoa beans and green leaves sit above the lettering "LA MAISON DU CACAO".