La Savane des Esclaves
La Savane des Esclaves
La Savane des Esclaves
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
About
400 ans d'histoire de la Martinique dans des jardins magnifiques: site prive cree par Gilbert Larose, un martiniquais passionne d'histoire, vous decouvrirez le mode de vie des Amerindiens avant l'arrivee des Europeens, la periode de l'esclavage tres approfondie sans tabou, et le mode de vie apres l'abolition dans les campagnes jusque dans les annees 1960, dans des jardins magnifiques et tres bien entretenus. prevoir 1h30 de visite avec la "crise covid" les visites ne sont plus guidees mais remplacees par une video du createur qui reprend l'essentiel de la visite guidee et ensuite visite en autonomie avec plan et panneaux explicatifs. masque obligatoire a partir de 11 ans
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Traveler594651
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Very disappointing visit: no guided tour. A 30-minute video covers the history of Martinique, delivered at high speed by the practically still image of the commentator. Without this video it is impossible to understand the meaning of this visit. Several places to try to understand with signs that are undrinkable because they are written in small and tight characters. Some explanations can be scanned on a laptop but many links do not work. Our children aged 17 and 13 were really bored. This village is one of the Old Town museums which have no interest in being visited independently. In addition, the price of entry is really expensive for the little satisfaction you feel when leaving. NOT RECOMMENDED because it is really not informative.
Written March 8, 2024
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bonjour, nous entendons votre déception, cependant nullepart il est annoncé une visite guidée: sur tous les supports récents ile st bien expliqué que la visite se fait en autonomie : video de Mr Larose puis visite en autonomie avec panneaux a lire et qr code audio pour ceux qui ne veulent pas lire. nous avons verifié les audios suite a votre message, ils fonctionnent bien, donc peut etre etiez vous venu un jour ou le reseau etait instable? installer le wifi dans un parc de 3 hectares est effectivement pas forcement facile..et cela peut se deconnecter de temps en temps, mais cela revient
nous entendons que vos ados se sont vraiment ennuyés... tous les jours nous avons des adolescents qui rentrent en trainant les pieds.. et qui ressortent en disant que c'etait tres interessant, qu'ils ont appris plein de choses..qu'un musée en plein air c'est agreable et pas "assomant"... lire que le musée est "vieillot" fait mal vu le temps, l'energie et les actualisations que nous apportons en permanence a cet espace qui est notre bébé, pas un musée d'etat subventionné... les lecteurs de votre avis iront fort heureusement lire les nombreux avis 4 et 5 etoiles, et viendront se faire leur propre avis
Written March 19, 2024
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Srimanth Rudraraju
Greater London, UK232 contributions
Dec 2022
I had mixed reviews after visiting this place. I was really looking forward to learning more, but most of it is in French. The introduction video is also in French. The entrance fees is quite expensive.
The area is quite clean and immaculate. It takes around an hour or two to go through the entire gardens. They have also opened a new cafe.
They had a very interesting flush less toilet with a conveyor belt where you have to press a pedal which moves the conveyor belt.
The area is quite clean and immaculate. It takes around an hour or two to go through the entire gardens. They have also opened a new cafe.
They had a very interesting flush less toilet with a conveyor belt where you have to press a pedal which moves the conveyor belt.
Written December 30, 2022
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Théophile
Pontcharra, France39 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
The site is certainly pretty, although very concrete, the panels teach quite a lot to those who do not know the local history at all.
On the other hand I found absolutely no soul to these five boxes that give their name to the site... And what about the village of Arawaks, really badly screwed, all concrete terraces covered with pieces of roof tiles (but why???). All to say that fans of authenticity will be disappointed.
So duty of memory ok, but I would have preferred to put the 34€ entry (with family) in a good history book.
On the other hand I found absolutely no soul to these five boxes that give their name to the site... And what about the village of Arawaks, really badly screwed, all concrete terraces covered with pieces of roof tiles (but why???). All to say that fans of authenticity will be disappointed.
So duty of memory ok, but I would have preferred to put the 34€ entry (with family) in a good history book.
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Written July 28, 2024
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Perceval2002
Angerville, France47 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The background is interesting but it’s very commercial
The site is rather pretty but the price seems a little high for 30 minutes of video and 45 minutes of visit.
Overall quite disappointed with the visit
The site is rather pretty but the price seems a little high for 30 minutes of video and 45 minutes of visit.
Overall quite disappointed with the visit
Written March 3, 2024
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bob_james_t21
Cardiff, UK73 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Set in beautiful grounds and only a short drive from Trois Islet, La Savane des Esclaves is a must visit site. It is one if not the best sites I’ve seen in the Caribbean depicting the history of the island and the slave trade. With plaques clearly written in English and French the site provides a fascinating history of Martinique with a story line that picks upon on key individuals instrumental in the Abolishment of the slave trade and the history of this beautiful Island of Flowers and people. Difficult to leave this site and not think about the peoples of Martinique and the wider Caribbean. Touches the heart and soul of what is to be a Martinican.
Written February 15, 2020
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BarbaraTom W
United States4 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
If you are unfamiliar with Martinique, you may wonder if La Savane des Esclaves will the worth the drive up the narrow twisty road. Yes, the visit to this privately created and owned outdoor museum is worth it. Our group did not have a a guide. We found the 30-minute video presentation (in French with English subtitles), along with the descriptive signs (again in French and English) more than adequate to illustrate this dark episode in Martiniquais history. The museum honors the strength of the people who lived this story.
Bring a trekking pole if needed. The walkways and steps can be steep.
Bring a trekking pole if needed. The walkways and steps can be steep.
Written June 14, 2024
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Lou F
Chateauneuf-la-Foret, France252 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This place allows you to understand how Martinique was built.
It deserves to be visited by both the authorities and tourists.
Gilbert Larose has accomplished exceptional work - without subsidy - guided by a passion for the history of his island.
The setting is magnificent and the objective of better understanding Martinique has been achieved.
Do not miss.
It deserves to be visited by both the authorities and tourists.
Gilbert Larose has accomplished exceptional work - without subsidy - guided by a passion for the history of his island.
The setting is magnificent and the objective of better understanding Martinique has been achieved.
Do not miss.
Written April 7, 2024
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Mireille K
Bordeaux, France49 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
This is a very beautiful achievement.
Very well explained at the start by a video from its creator.
The visit is very pleasant, we can learn a lot about the life of slaves and their treatment.
History must not be forgotten and here it is a beautiful tribute to all those humiliated people and even more by the colonists.
To do of course during a visit to Martinique
Very well explained at the start by a video from its creator.
The visit is very pleasant, we can learn a lot about the life of slaves and their treatment.
History must not be forgotten and here it is a beautiful tribute to all those humiliated people and even more by the colonists.
To do of course during a visit to Martinique
Written January 21, 2024
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Louise P
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
A very interesting visit and an extraordinary work of memory on the part of Mr. Larose, we feel the passion which gave rise to this project. Thank you for this transmission of more than important knowledge.
I highly recommend if you want to learn a lot about the history of the island
And extra bonus point for the delicious homemade fruit juices!
I highly recommend if you want to learn a lot about the history of the island
And extra bonus point for the delicious homemade fruit juices!
Written March 23, 2024
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doume18
Brignoles, France9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
A must-see site, let's master our knowledge of Martinique, we learned a lot about the history of the island
Very well organized place, very clean, pleasant and attentive staff
I highly recommend this visit as well as the tasting of the products
Very well organized place, very clean, pleasant and attentive staff
I highly recommend this visit as well as the tasting of the products
Written January 20, 2024
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Bonjour,
Est-il possible de réserver les billets en ligne ou ce n'est pas nécessaire ?
Merci d'avance pour votre réponse ...
Written September 15, 2024
cat g
Trept, France
Bonjour, Cette visite a l'air très intéressante. Nous y serons le 8 février 2019. Pouvez-vous nous donner le prix d'entrée ? Merci d'avance
Written October 20, 2018
Bonjour, très bonne idée vous ne serez pas déçus. Les tarifs sont les suivants: 12€ adultes, 8€ ados et 5€ enfants.
Je vous invite également à consulter le site Internet de la savane des esclaves.
Bon séjour
Written October 21, 2018
Bonsoir,
je viens de passer sur leur site Internet, le tarif est de 9€ pour les adultes et de 4€ pour les enfants de 3 à 12 ans.
Je confirme mes commentaires, la visite vaut le coup pour découvrir à la fois la flore et la vie des esclaves, une occasion de passer un moment dans la nature et de découvrir l'histoire de la Martinique.
Written October 19, 2017
Hi, are the booklet of the tour in English or is everything in French? Thanks, Chris
Written May 23, 2017
How much does it cost to get from Fort de France to here and back by your company or taxi I'm US $? Thanks, Chris
Written May 21, 2017
I would not recommend using taxis in Martinique. Taxis are rare in this country and not a good way to travel. You should rent a car ...
Written May 23, 2017
Bonjour, j'aimerais savoir si cette activité est accessible au personnes en fauteuil roulant. Comment peut-on y accéder depuis l'hôtel Bambou ? Merci d'avance. Corinne
Written November 2, 2016
bonjour
nous avons effectué les premiers travaux pour l'accessibilité aux personnes a mobilité réduite, cela n'est pas entierement fini, mais une bonne partie de la visite peut etre faite en fauteuil roulant, en attendant que tout soit terminé. a bientot peut etre!
Written November 7, 2016
Is there anything that focuses on either on women, or slave resistance in general in Martinique?
Written October 11, 2016
No it more an overview of slave living conditions. Housing, subsistence farming and tools of punishment.
Written October 12, 2016
Carmelita240
Sherbrooke, Canada
Bonjour , peut-on se fier aux gens de Fort de France pour visiter ex. avec Taxi et que le prix convenu à l'avance ne double pas en chemin ? il y a très longtemps j'y avais eu une mauvaise expérience !! et quoi visiter en peu de temps car nous sommes qq heures seulement ... belles plages près du port ?
j'aime communiquer avec les gens , connaître leur culture etc. vos commentaire seront appréciés.. Merci
Written January 14, 2016
Bonjour
Je ne prends pas le taxi mais je pense qu il n y a pas de soucis particuliers. Le mieux c est de demander com bien vaut la course avant de monter dans le véhicule. Par contre prendre un taxis officiel car effectivement il y a des personnes qui proposeront une course bon marché ( au black ou job) mais n assureront pas le retour. C est du vécu avec des touristes en croisieres
J espère avoir répondu à ton inquiétude
Bon voyage et bon sejour en Martinique
Written January 16, 2016
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