Photo : Habitation Vanibel via Les îles de Guadeloupe
Habitation Vanibel
Family farm nestled in the hills of Vieux-Habitants, growing vanilla, coffee, cocoa and bananas. Guided tours explain every step, from flower to pod, as well as fermentation and drying.
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MarketOpen-air market held every Friday in the late afternoon under marquees, on the small square facing the Tour du Père Labat in Baillif. Fresh local produce on sale.
PlantationEarly 20th-century former coffee estate nestled in a park of over five hectares in the Grande-Rivière valley, now a guesthouse that also offers guided tours of the estate.
MuseumMuseum housed in a 19th-century former coffee-processing works, run by a family of coffee growers for over 160 years. The self-guided route follows coffee from plantation to roasting and ends with a free tasting and the shop.
Fine diningRestaurant on Rue Arnold Nicolas in Vieux-Habitants, decorated with works by local artists. Carefully prepared cooking with fresh produce, served in the evening Tuesday to Saturday; booking recommended.
Culture & traditionTraditional Christmas celebration around the kakadò, combining traditional food, workshops, music stages and chanté Nwel. It is Guadeloupe's best-known Christmas event, listed among "Les Plus Belles Fêtes de France".
SportMar 27150 km raid in six trail stages exploring the archipelago: Terre-de-Bas, Terre-de-Haut, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, Saint-François and Goyave. The start is in Vieux-Habitants.