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Niché au cœur d’une nature luxuriante, le Jardin Botanique de Valombreuse invite à explorer l’une des plus riches collections botaniques de Guadeloupe.
Entre flore tropicale exceptionnelle, oiseaux colorés et paysages préservés, chaque pas est une immersion dans la biodiversité des Caraïbes.
Entre flore tropicale exceptionnelle, oiseaux colorés et paysages préservés, chaque pas est une immersion dans la biodiversité des Caraïbes.
1989
Creating agardenbyMagguy Chaulet
In 1989, in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo, Magguy Chaulet single-handedly created one of the island’s very first botanical gardens: the Jardin de Valombreuse. Thirty-five years later, its reputation rests as much on its commitment to local species as on the beauty of the site itself.
The Jardin de Valombreuse is a family affair. Driven by her love of nature, Magguy envisioned a sanctuary for Guadeloupe’s biodiversity. A visionary, she sensed the fertility of this land where local plants would thrive. The entire family pitched in to gradually develop the estate and breathe new life into it.
The Jardin de Valombreuse is a family affair. Driven by her love of nature, Magguy envisioned a sanctuary for Guadeloupe’s biodiversity. A visionary, she sensed the fertility of this land where local plants would thrive. The entire family pitched in to gradually develop the estate and breathe new life into it.
2006
Awarded the label"Remarkable Garden" designation
In 2006, the Jardin de Valombreuse was awarded the prestigious “Jardin remarquable” designation by the Ministry of Culture. This national distinction recognizes gardens of particular aesthetic, botanical, and heritage value.
It also recognizes the quality of maintenance, the richness of the plant collections, and efforts to educate the public. For the Jardin de Valombreuse, this designation recognizes years of work and commitment to promoting tropical biodiversity.
It also recognizes the quality of maintenance, the richness of the plant collections, and efforts to educate the public. For the Jardin de Valombreuse, this designation recognizes years of work and commitment to promoting tropical biodiversity.
2019
Restoration of the gardenbyFranck Chaulet
In 2020, following a few challenging years, the garden gained new momentum when Magguy’s nephew, Franck Chaulet, took over.
After a year of renovations, the garden has been reinvented: a larger team, redesigned trails, a 100% electric train to explore the site, the Maison de Magguy dedicated to preserving the memory and lifestyle of yesteryear, and a restaurant (La Badiane) to round out the visit on a pleasant note.
The garden also features conservation areas for flamingos, scarlet ibises, parakeets, and macaws.
After a year of renovations, the garden has been reinvented: a larger team, redesigned trails, a 100% electric train to explore the site, the Maison de Magguy dedicated to preserving the memory and lifestyle of yesteryear, and a restaurant (La Badiane) to round out the visit on a pleasant note.
The garden also features conservation areas for flamingos, scarlet ibises, parakeets, and macaws.
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“Dictée par ma passion, au fil des années, j’ai imaginé, dessiné, ce véritable jardin d’Eden qui a été mon compagnon journalier pendant près de 50 ans.”
Magguy Chaulet
The littletrain
The houseCreole
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Le restaurantLa Badiane
The littletrain
A botanical sanctuaryof exceptional beauty
In the heart of the Jardin de Valombreuse, more than 350 species of birds roam freely in a preserved environment.
Colorful parrots, delicate hummingbirds, and rare tropical species accompany visitors along the trail, offering a unique sensory experience filled with life and sound. This exceptional biodiversity makes the garden a true haven for wildlife and an unforgettable experience for nature lovers.
Colorful parrots, delicate hummingbirds, and rare tropical species accompany visitors along the trail, offering a unique sensory experience filled with life and sound. This exceptional biodiversity makes the garden a true haven for wildlife and an unforgettable experience for nature lovers.
A garden recognized by institutions and highly praised by visitors
Our World in Pictures
Check out photos of our teams, tropical flowers, events, and everything that brings the Valombreuse Botanical Garden to life
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Frequently Asked Questions
Retrouvez ici toutes les questions récurrentes sur le jardin de Valombreuse.
How long does the tour last?
A tour of the Jardin de Valombreuse takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes on the electric train. We recommend allowing 2 hours on site to fully enjoy the garden.
How many kilometers is the route?
The walking trail is a 1.5-kilometer stroll
How big is the venue?
The total area of the estate is 14 hectares. The garden is located on a 5-hectare plot of cultivated land