Is there an admission fee?
Yes, an admission fee applies to both residents and non-resident guests.
When does the Historical Park open and close for the day?
The Historical Park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Is the park part of the resort?
Yes. It sits on the estate, so it is open to guests as part of the stay.
Why is the park significant?
It is a living memorial. Guests walking the estate paths tread the same soil where freedom fighters once rallied, and the preserved colonial architecture and working cacao fields keep that history present rather than filed away.
What is there to see in the park?
In the park, you’ll find an interpretation center, educational exhibits, the fortress ruins, the Neg Maron hideout, and a commemorative shrine honoring those who fought and fell.
Who was Flore?
Flore was a formerly enslaved woman who endured abuse before escaping to join the Armee Francaise dans les Bois. She masterminded the ambush at Rabot.
What was the Battle of Rabot?
On April 22, 1795, this landscape was the site of a defining clash in St. Lucia’s struggle against slavery. Over 1,000 British troops, including Black and white soldiers, marched from Vieux Fort to crush the rebellion.
What is the Fond Doux Historical Park?
It preserves the legacy of the Battle of Rabot on the ground where the ambush took place. You can walk the ruins of an eighteenth century French fortress and a Neg Maron hideout, alongside other reminders of the island’s struggle for freedom.