Valombreuse Floral Park

Basse-Terre Island


Nestled in the hills west of Petit-Bourg, this mature 14-hectare botanical garden includes a wide range of tropical plants and flowers, a palmery, and lots of activities for kids. There’s also a path to a waterfall that spills into a swimming hole.


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