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Kaz à Vanilles - Vanilleraie

  • Park and garden
  • Botanical gardens
  • Park
1 chemin usine de Bassignac, 97220 La Trinité

Description

A visit to the Kaz à Vanille garden in Trinité, Martinique In Trinité, on the Atlantic coast of Martinique, Kaz à Vanille opens the gates to a cultivated tropical garden where vanilla shares the space with spices, fruit trees and plants emblematic of the island. This guided walk offers the chance to discover a rare botanical world in a natural setting, within a family-run farm committed to Martinique’s agricultural expertise.

A tropical garden dedicated to vanilla and spices A tour of the garden highlights the site’s botanical richness. As they walk through the garden, visitors can see vanilla vines, as well as cocoa, cinnamon, coffee, pepper, nutmeg, cloves and even sassafras. This diversity of plant life makes the garden a vibrant place, offering both educational and sensory experiences.

Here, vanilla thrives in favourable conditions, with warmth, humidity and lush vegetation. This tropical orchid requires a specific environment and careful tending. Exploring the garden therefore offers a better understanding of the plant’s fragility and the unique nature of its cultivation in Martinique.

What can you see during a tour of the garden? The tour allows you to observe vanilla at different stages of development: climbing vines, flowers and pods in the making. This immersion in the garden helps you to better grasp why vanilla is a precious, demanding crop that is intimately linked to the tropical climate.

The site also showcases several types of vanilla, notably: • Vanilla planifolia, known as Bourbon vanilla • Vanilla tahitensis, known for its more floral notes • Vanilla pompona, which is rarer • ‘Frosted’ vanilla, prized for its aromatic intensity

A botanical journey at the heart of Martinique’s heritage Beyond the botanical aspect, a visit to the garden also tells the story of the plants cultivated in Martinique – an agricultural heritage shaped by trade, cultural transmission and cultural fusion. This walk appeals equally to botany enthusiasts and travellers keen to understand the link between nature, culture and the local terroir.

Why visit the Kaz à Vanilles garden in Trinité? A visit to the Kaz à Vanilles garden offers a lovely green retreat in Trinité. It gives you the chance to observe tropical plants up close, learn more about vanilla cultivation and explore a fragrant environment, far from the usual tourist trails. Amidst lush foliage, the scents of spices and the discovery of cultivated species, the garden offers a gentle, immersive experience that is accessible to all.

Practical information

  • The Kaz à Vanilles garden is located in Trinité, Martinique.
  • The guided tour lasts around an hour.
  • Tours run throughout the day from 9am to 4pm. Last tour at 4pm.
  • Booking is not required.

TIP: During your visit, mention that you’ve come on the recommendation of Martinique Tour!

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Rates

Adult
€9.00

Child rate
€7.00

Child rate
€5.00

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Openings

Monday
09:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
09:00 - 17:30

Wednesday
09:00 - 17:30

Thursday
09:00 - 17:30

Friday
09:00 - 17:30

Saturday
09:00 - 17:30

Sunday
09:00 - 17:30

Monday
09:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
09:00 - 17:30

Wednesday
09:00 - 17:30

Thursday
09:00 - 17:30

Friday
09:00 - 17:30

Saturday
09:00 - 17:30

Sunday
09:00 - 17:30

Location

Kaz à Vanilles - Vanilleraie
1 chemin usine de Bassignac, 97220 La Trinité

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