La Grivelière – Coffee Museum
La Grivelière – Coffee Museum
La Grivelière – Coffee Museum is an historical place in Grande Rivière valley, in Vieux-Habitants township. Caféière Saint-Joseph was the former name and became La Grivelière in 1843. At the end of the 18th century, La Grivelière – Coffee Museum was subject to multiple agricultural productions including cocoa, vanilla and coffee.
In 1987, the museum has been listed historic monument due to its active position in the economic history of the plantations. A year later, the Regional Council acquired the property. Finally, in 1997 Verte Vallée association started to manage and restore it.
About Verte Vallée Association
Verte Vallée association created in 1994 is responsible for the heritage protection and local development of Grande Rivière valley. Verte Vallée is also fully in charge of La Grivelière – Coffee Museum.
Property tour
You can enjoy a tour of the property with a guide. This will allow you to find out more about the former plantation. For instance, agricultural buildings such as the Bonifierie*, the former windmills, the cocoa shed and the baker’s oven shed are still there. The stable, the master’s house and the terrace are others interesting spots to learn more about.
A tour of La Grivelière – Coffee Museum, is also about visiting the small botanical garden, the table d’hôtes, the souvenir shop and assisting in workshops on coffee and cocoa productions.
*Bonifierie: place where the coffee is dried and roasted
The 100% local Arabica Coffee
Le Bonifieur Guadeloupe is the name of the Arabica coffee. The name Bonifieur means to improve and highlights the coffee high quality and good taste. Connoisseurs consider the Guadeloupe Bonifieur as one of the best coffees in the world.
The table d’hôtes
If you are hungry while visiting the site, don’t worry. The table d’hôtes is another great service of La Grivelière – Coffee Museum. You will be able to enjoy seasonal food and a variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices. The traditional and creative Creole cuisine is made out of fresh products from the property’s botanical garden. In addition to that, the bread is freshly baked in a wood-fired oven on-site.
Each day, there is a different special dish coming in multiple formulas.
Regularly during the year, there are different celebrations promoting coffee, cocoa and vanilla cultures.
The souvenir shop
Don’t forget to stop by the souvenir shop before leaving.
The flagship products are:
- The Arabica coffee Le Bonifieur Guadeloupe
- The cocoa
- The tropical fruits liqueurs
But there will be a wide range of confectioneries, chocolate, honey, local crisps, spices, cosmetics products as well as arts and crafts.
La Grivelière – Coffee Museum is an authentic and historic place, don’t hesitate to pop in when going to Basse-terre Island.
