Land in this area, at the remote southeast end of the island, has always been used for agriculture. At one time, large plantations sprawled across the region, and you can visit old lime factories and sugar mills. One of the most interesting is the mill at Geneva Estate, which is the setting for parts of novels by Dominica-born writer Jean Rhys, author of the popular Wide Sargasso Sea. It s located on the road between Berekua and Petite Savane, along with others at Stowe and Bagatelle, near Fond St. Jean.
King Louis XIV presented the property to Philippe Devaux in 1713 as part of his land-grant program. The estate was developed into a thriving sugar plantation, and parts of it are still owned by the original family. You can visit the Botanical Gardens Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Tickets are EC$10/US$3.75. 1 mai oradea
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