Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens, Soufriere
This well-known st Lucia attraction offers a wide range of local plants and includes a sulphurous waterfall, japanese garden, fountain, and nature trail. The Mineral Baths were originally built in 1784, just before the French revolution, with funds from King Louis XVI. Adjacent to the historic baths are modern plunge pools where you can bathe for an additional fee.

Tel: (758) 459-7565
soufestate@candw.lc

Mamiku Gardens, Micoud
The Historical Gardens of Madame de Micoud, set in 12 acres of natural woodlands, offer a colorful variety of gardens, some tucked away in the forest, including an orchid garden and medicinal herb garden. An abundance of birds, butterflies and Tropical Flowers continually surprise the visitor. A unique place of tranquility and beauty.

Tel.: (758) 452-8236/455-3729, Fax: 1 (758) 452-9023, www.mamiku.com, shingletonsmithe@candw.lc

Fond Doux Estate, Soufriere
A colorful blend of flower gardens, fruit orchards, forest, cocoa trees, spices and vegetable gardens. A choice of different trails takes you around the formal estate gardens and working cocoa processing buildings, or to the area which was once a stronghold of the st Lucia French Republican Revolutionary Party, or up to a mountain ridge which used to be a hide-out of the maroons (brigands).

Tel: (758) 459-7545/ 7125, Fax: (758) 459-7882
www.fonddouxestate.com fondouxestate@candw.lc

Balenbouche Estate, Choiseul
Balenbouche is a historic sugar cane plantation, working farm, and guesthouse surrounded by a mix of natural vegetation and landscaped gardens shaded by many beautiful old banyan, mango and flamboyant trees. Nature rails allow you to explore the 70 acre historic property, which borders on the Balenbouche river and the Caribbean Sea. Discover lily ponds, gazebos and seating areas, fruit orchards, patches of bamboo and gingerlily fields along the way.
Tel./Fax: (758) 455-1244
www.balenbouche.com, info@balenbouche.com

Toraille Waterfall & Gardens, Soufriere
Right along the scenic road which winds through the community of Fond St. Jaques near Soufriere, a breathtaking waterfall gushes 50 feet over a cliff side and cascades into a pool at the center of a garden carved into the hillside. Several little trails lead you through the quaint botanical gardens, filled with lush greens and dazzling colours.

Tel: (758) 459-7527/ 7473 or 715-8660