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Laborie is a city in Saint Lucia.
background
Also this fishing village was probably founded by the French who made it Ilet-a-carret called. In 1763 there were only about a dozen houses, in 1775 there were already 81 plantations in the area. The hurricane in 1780 destroyed all the houses. Around 1780 the church was rebuilt by the then governor (1784–1789), the Baron de Laborie. In his honor the whole place was named after him. In 1839 the place received its first school through the Lady Mico Trust, in 1873 a Catholic school was added.
getting there
In the street
Laborie is located in the far south of the island on the main road between Soufriere and Vieux Fort, about 7 km from Vieux Fort.
mobility
Gas station
- Texaco, Laborie - Vieux Fort Highway. Tel.: 454-3345.
Tourist Attractions
- Balenbouche Estate. The Balenbouche Estate is a good 2½ km west of Laborie. The plantation is still being worked on. In addition, you can rent a few rooms there and take part in the life of the plantation. Guided tours are also possible there by arrangement.
activities
hikes
- Balenbouche river. From the mouth of the river you can walk upstream in the shallow water for around 40 minutes and watch birds.
- Balenbouche Canal. This water channel originally supplied the plantation's sugar mill. The canal runs over the plantation and partly over a 7.5 meter high dam.
- Saltibus waterfall. This hiking trail starts around 7 km from the coast directly north of Saltibus. You have to plan 2-3 hours for the moderately difficult hiking trail. The trail is maintained by the St. Lucia Forest Department in collaboration with the tourist guides in Saltibus. A fee has to be paid for the use of the trail and the guides.
- Devil's Bridge on the River Doree. The river Doree flows into the sea 1 km northwest of the Balenbouche Plantation. There you will find some old ruins and access to the Anse Touloulou bay via a narrow path. You can either hike up the river for 45 minutes from the main road or drive up the side road. At a narrow point, the Teufelsbrücke crosses the river at a height of 15 m. You can swim there and there is a picnic area next to it.
shop
- Helen Antoine Mini Mart. Tel.: 455-9684. Food.
- Vegetable and fruit market, Market Square, town center. Open: Sat 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
kitchen
- Debbie's Place, Sapphire Estate. Tel.: 455-1625, Fax: 455-1625. National cuisine.Open: daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun break 12 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. for 50 EC $.
- Mama Rose's Market Place
- The Big Bamboo Bar
- The Market Place Restaurant & Grill. National cuisine.
- Zoe's Restaurant & Bar, on the highway with a view of the sports field. Tel.: 455-9411. Open: Tue - Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., bar is open longer.
accommodation
- Balenbouche Estate. Tel.: 455-1244, Fax: 455-1342. "Guesthouse, Organic farm and Heritage site" - 4 small bungalows in the middle of a garden-like area on an old property (under German management).Price: Summer: Cottage 80-140 US $; Winter: Cottage 120-170 US $. Rental rates include taxes, breakfast US $ 10, dinner US $ 20-30.
- Loretta's Place. Tel.: 455-1710, Fax: 455-1017. 6 rooms, restaurant, pool. Location: 5 minutes from the beach.
- Mirage Beach Hotel, Laborie Bay. Tel.: 455-9237. 5 studio apartments, on the beach.Price: In summer: Apartment US $ 85, Apartment for 4-6 people US $ 135-205; in winter: apartment US $ 95, apartment for 4-6 people US $ 190-235. Rental prices plus 18% tax.
Practical advice
police
- Laborie Police Station. Tel.: 456-3645.
miscellaneous
- Laborie Post Office. Tel.: 455-9907.
literature
Web links
- Balenbouche Estate, http://balenbouche.com
