Habitation La Grivelière
Habitation La Grivelière, Coffee plantation and historical monument in Vieux-Habitants, Guadeloupe.
Habitation La Grivelière is a plantation set at about 200 meters elevation that spreads across a valley with multiple buildings dedicated to coffee and cacao production. The estate includes a manor house, overseer's residence, worker housing, and other structures from that era.
The estate was founded in the late 1600s and became an important production center for tropical crops in the Caribbean. The surviving buildings tell the story of how a plantation was built and organized during that period.
The estate showcases traditional Caribbean methods for growing and processing coffee and cacao, which visitors discover through guided tours. You learn directly how the plants grow and how people transform them into finished products.
The property has a café and shop where visitors can buy locally made coffee and products while enjoying meals prepared with ingredients from the tropical garden. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk across the grounds to explore the different areas.
The estate offers sessions about medicinal plants called RIMÈD RAZIÉ where participants learn about natural remedies found in the surrounding natural protected areas. These traditional teachings reveal knowledge passed down through generations.
Location: Vieux-Habitants
Address: Vallée de la Grande Rivière Vieux-Habitants, Vieux-Habitants 97119, Guadeloupe
Phone: +590590986306
Website: http://habitationlagriveliere.com
GPS coordinates: 16.07170,-61.72882
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
Guadeloupe has many surprises beyond its main beaches and usual tourist sites. The archipelago hosts places where nature and history come together: waterfalls hidden in the rainforest such as Acomat in Pointe-Noire, spectacular geological formations like the Gullet Grand Gouffre in Marie-Galante where sea jets reach over ten meters high, or beaches with distinct features like Anse du Souffleur in Port-Louis with its calm, shallow waters, or Cluny Beach in Sainte-Rose lined with dark volcanic rocks. These lesser-known sites also tell the story of the archipelago. The Slave Trails in Petit-Canal, carved into stone in 1830, bear witness to the island’s painful past. Fort Fleur d'Épée in Gosier, built in the 18th century, offers views over the bay and preserves its old artillery pieces. The Historic Coffee Plantation in Vieux-Habitants showcases the stages of colonial coffee production with its historic water mill. On the natural side, Petite Terre Nature Reserve near La Désirade protects two islands where sea turtles and dozens of fish species live among coral reefs. These sites encourage discovering a different side of Guadeloupe, away from the typical routes.
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