Culture & Heritage Activities

Le berceau de la vanille

How about learning more about Reunion's black gold? To discover the history ofpei vanilla and its location on the island? Meet in the charming village of Bois Blanc at Sainte-rose, for a heritage tour of the cradle of vanilla.

Heritage tour of the Cour Leroux in Bois Blanc!


This is what the La Vanille des Laves guides offer you to experience! Along the streets of the village of Bois Blanc, you will discover its cultural heritage and its biodiversity. From house to house, your guide will tell you the stories and anecdotes that have marked the land of lava.

Lava vanilla shop in Sainte-Rose

The cradle of vanilla


You wander through Creole huts and gardens, the remains of the cannery and the old workers' town, headed by Mr. Leroux. So many traces of a recent significant past which today allow us to retrace the history of vanilla. And this is what your guide shows you.

Vanilla from the lava vanilla


During this guided and illustrated tour, you have the great chance to meet former vanilla producers for whom this orchid no longer holds any secrets.
To discover this heritage visit to Sainte-Rose, book quickly by clicking on the button below.

The + of this activity:

You will have the chance to meet former vanilla growers!

Terms

Period

Monday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. and 15:30 p.m. (by reservation)

Duration

About 1h30

Recommendations

Clothing and walking shoes, rain gear, water, sunscreen, cap, spare clothes and shoes.

Prices

Price of the visit €12 adult and free for children under 10 years old.

Interested in this activity?

If you are interested in this activity, contact us for more information or book it directly online!
From 12€/ adult
The highlights of this trip:
  • Pictorial visit
  • A passionate and fascinating guide
  • In the heart of the cradle of vanilla
  • The vanilla shop of La Vanille des Laves

Your tourist advisors

Tourist stay advisors

Florence, Linda, Hélène, Jérémy, Murielle, Anne-Valérie

+02 62 46 16 16 XNUMX

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