Le Carbet Attractions
Le Carbet, which became a parish as early as 1645, is the supposed landing site of Christopher Columbus on June 15, 1502. The town was also the site of an 1822 slave revolt.
Le Carbet is also home to the Gauguin Museum.
The Butterflies Garden, at Father Jean Baptiste du Tertre in La Carbet, is a restored natural area designed to support habitat for local ecosystems. The Butterfly Garden also serves as a venue for local artists, musicians, and other entertainers.
Latouche's Creek Garden is located on the site of a former sugar factory which was destroyed with the eruption of Mt Pelée. Some ruins are still standing but the main attraction are the gardens.
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