Habitation Gradis, Historic sugar plantation estate in Basse-Pointe, Martinique.
The estate features a traditional colonial main house with thick stone walls, large verandas, and architectural elements specifically designed to adapt to the tropical Caribbean climate.
Originally established as a sugar plantation during the colonial period, Habitation Gradis operated with forced labor systems until 1848 when it transitioned to the Gradis family ownership.
The estate represents a significant example of Caribbean plantation culture and colonial heritage, offering tangible connections to Martinique's historical socio-economic structures and agricultural traditions.
Listed in France's general inventory of cultural heritage, the site is accessible for educational visits and features preserved buildings that illustrate traditional plantation architecture and operations.
The estate is located near the birthplace of renowned poet Aimé Césaire, and its former sugar factory once used a cable system to transport sugar directly from shore to anchored ships.
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