THE HOUSE OF COCOA

It is in the heart of this ancient coffee region that the idea of producing cocoa was born, a product from another civilization that was once reserved for the kings of France. You will discover the origin of chocolate as well as the agricultural culture of the cocoa tree and its history through the centuries. In this botanical garden which shelters several species of cocoa trees, you will see, at the bend of a path, the cocoa pod, the fruit of the cocoa tree, which grows on its trunk. This eco-museum has an educational path through a botanical and agricultural field that allows you to discover the art of cultivating this unique species. The path is punctuated with botanical and historical information on cocoa with an exhibition on the history of chocolate through the ages, its settlements and artisanal manufacturing, its different stages reproduced (between fermentation, drying, roasting, etc.), until the manufacture of cocoa paste. You can even see, at the bend of an alley, the work of the chocolate carried out in the laboratory of the artisanal chocolate factory.

And what everyone has been waiting for finally arrives: the tasting of the chocolate of the islands in pure cocoa! Sensations guaranteed with new flavors... In the store, 100% cocoa products of artisanal manufacture are on sale as well as fine chocolates, punches, softer bars, cocoa butter, cakes. What happiness for the amateurs of these famous sweetnesses. Count one hour of visit. Reservation is recommended.