Fond Doux Eco Resort preserves St. Lucia’s rich history in harmony with modern comfort and the surrounding rainforest, creating a place where heritage, nature, and hospitality come together seamlessly. As a lovingly restored 19th-century cocoa estate, the resort honors the island’s past through its plantation architecture, cultural traditions, and deep connection to the land. Guests are invited to explore this legacy firsthand at the Fond Doux Historical Park, where evocative ruins, educational exhibits, and preserved battle sites offer a meaningful window into St. Lucia’s path to freedom.
WHERE HISTORY
Fond Doux Historical Park preserves the legacy of the Battle of Rabot on the very ground where the historic ambush took place. Visitors can explore the ruins of an eighteenth-century French fortress, a Neg Maron hideout, and other powerful reminders of the island’s struggle for freedom.
With an interpretation center, educational exhibits, and a commemorative shrine honoring those who fought and fell, the park offers an immersive journey into St. Lucia’s past and a meaningful connection to the courage and resilience that shaped St. Lucia’s path to emancipation.
The fight for
Freedom
“It’s a story of bravery, of sacrifice, and of determination. It’s a story of how we, de African people, stood up for ourselves and demanded our rights. And it’s a story that will always be remembered and celebrated. Me remember de blood, sweat and tears. Me remember…”
– Akua
Hallowed
Ground
Fond Doux Eco Resort stands on hallowed ground where history was forged. On April 22, 1795, this serene landscape bore witness to the Battle of Rabot – a defining clash in St. Lucia’s struggle against slavery.
Battle of
Rabot
The battle unfolded as over 1,000 British troops, including Black and white soldiers, marched from Vieux Fort to crush the rebellion. Flore, a former enslaved woman who had endured abuse before escaping to join the Armée Française dans les Bois, masterminded a devastating ambush.
A Living
Memorial
Today, Fond Doux’s tranquil beauty belies its fiery past. Visitors wandering its paths tread the same soil where freedom fighters once rallied. The estate’s preservation of colonial architecture and working cocoa fields serves as a living memorial to those who dared to defy tyranny.
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Historical Park
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