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Micoud is a city in Saint Lucia.
background
At the mouth of the river Troumassee the French founded a settlement of the same name. In 1770 the place was moved from the damp lowlands to a higher hillside location, at the same time it was given a new name in honor of the governor de Micoud. The first church was built in 1773. In 1775 there were 84 plantations around the place. During the hurricane of 1780 almost all houses in the settlement were destroyed. The reconstruction took place further north in a small bay, this place was now named Port Micoud. During the French Revolution it was renamed Union again. In 1866 he was one of the first to receive two schools on the island.
The main road to the north leads past Micoud to the west and then makes a slight bend inland. 5½ km away you first come to the small village of Patience, which practically only consists of a street crossing with a post office. From there it is only 1 km to Mon Repos. After another 2 km you have reached the Atlantic coast at Praslin Bay again.
Extensive construction work is taking place on Praslin Bay. Two large hotels are being built there, one directly by the sea, a second about 1 km away, inland on the other side of the main road. In addition, the Paradis Marina is being built and there will also be a golf course.
getting there
In the street
Micoud is on the east coast of the island on the Transinsular Road that runs from Castries via Dennery to Vieux Fort.
mobility
Rental car
Gas stations
- Micoud Gas Station, New Extension. Tel.: 454-4234.
- Texaco Service Station, Micoud. Tel.: 454-1740.
Tourist Attractions
- Mamiku Botanical Garden, Praslin. Tel.: 455-3729, Fax: 452-9023. This 9 hectare garden on a hill on the former plantation of Baron Micoud shows a selection of at least 500 different plants. It is divided into several subject areas. In the so-called Mystic Garden there is a restaurant and souvenir shop in an old plantation house. The plantation owners lived in the so-called Grandpa’s House. Another 18th century mansion was destroyed 200 years ago in a battle between British soldiers and insurgent slaves. It will not be accessible to visitors until it is renovated.
activities
hikes
- Descartiers forest trail, Micoud. This is the best forest trail on the island. The circular route is humid but cool and takes three hours. It starts after a 40 minute jeep ride on a bad road through the banana fields. The trail fee is US $ 10 per person, and guides are available Monday through Friday.
shop
- Antos supermarket. Tel.: 454-1177. Food.
kitchen
- All Nations Restaurant & Bar, patience. Tel.: 455-3396.
- Lime Light Restaurant & Bar. Tel.: 454-0804. Creole, large, pink building on the main street.Open: Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri Sat 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
accommodation
- Fox Grove Inn, Praslin Bay, Mon Repos. Tel.: 455-3800, Fax: 455-3271. 12 rooms and 2 apartments, restaurant, bar, pool.Price: All year round: single 50-60 US $, double 60-70 US $. Prices per night with breakfast plus 10% service and 8% government taxes.
- Manje Domi, Desruisseaux. Tel.: 455-0729, Fax: 455-4423. 4 rooms, restaurant, bar.Price: All year round: single / double 50-60 US $.
- All Nations Guest House. Tel.: 455-3396. Restaurant.
Practical advice
police
- Micoud Police Station. Tel.: 456-3670.
miscellaneous
- Micoud Post Office. Tel.: 454-4353.
