Mr Didier Hoareau is one of those who don’t wish to see part of the island’s agricultural heritage die out: namely, vetiver.
A farmer, he arranges tours so visitors can learn all there is to know about this grass along with other crops to be discovered (banana, sugar cane, pineapple, coffee, various citrus fruit...) that make up the wealth of Reunion’s agriculture.
This visit lets you discover vetiver from root to leaf while helping out with its harvesting or growing.
Visit schedule:
• 9.15am or 1.45pm: Meet at Far Far de Bezaves, in the heights of Saint Joseph
• 9.30am or 2.00pm: start of the tour
Points covered:
1- Geographical and environmental location of the agricultural site
2- Drying area, storage, preparation and use of vetiver
3- Walk through the fields: sugar cane, songe, coffee, pineapple, citrus fruits, geraniums, brèdes...
4- Stop off at a vetiver field overlooking the entire coast
5- Workshop you can join in: depending on the season, visitors can join in harvesting the plant or planting it
6- Stop at a traditional still: distillation of the plant to recover its essential oil and vetiver hydrosol
7- Time for discussion over a delicious pei cake and a cold or hot drink
Further information :
- Depending on the season, the harvest and the weather, the workshop out in the fields can also be organised in the storage area and adapted to the conditions (making bundles of vetiver roots or leaves, sorting etc)
- Reservations required 24 hours in advance
- The tour may be cancelled by the service provider in the event of adverse weather conditions
- The visit lasts about 2 hours
- This price includes: the guided tour, the hands-on workshop, refreshment at the end of the visit
A small area is set aside for vetiver-based products or other species from the Far Far de Bézaves plantation.
What to wear/bring:
Casual clothing, hat, sunglasses, rain gear, closed shoes such as tennis or walking shoes, a bottle of water.
Guaranteed activity : minimum 1 pers / max 15 pers per visit
Date | Time | Arena/Place | |
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18
May
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Wednesday 18 may 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
25
May
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Wednesday 25 may 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
1
Jun
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Wednesday 1 jun 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
8
Jun
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Wednesday 8 jun 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
15
Jun
|
Wednesday 15 jun 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
22
Jun
|
Wednesday 22 jun 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
29
Jun
|
Wednesday 29 jun 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
6
Jul
|
Wednesday 6 jul 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
13
Jul
|
Wednesday 13 jul 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
20
Jul
|
Wednesday 20 jul 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
27
Jul
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Wednesday 27 jul 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
3
Aug
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Wednesday 3 aug 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
10
Aug
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Wednesday 10 aug 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
17
Aug
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Wednesday 17 aug 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
24
Aug
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Wednesday 24 aug 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
31
Aug
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Wednesday 31 aug 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
7
Sep
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Wednesday 7 sep 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
14
Sep
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Wednesday 14 sep 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
21
Sep
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Wednesday 21 sep 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
28
Sep
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Wednesday 28 sep 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
5
Oct
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Wednesday 5 oct 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
12
Oct
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Wednesday 12 oct 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
19
Oct
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Wednesday 19 oct 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
26
Oct
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Wednesday 26 oct 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
2
Nov
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Wednesday 2 nov 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
9
Nov
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Wednesday 9 nov 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
16
Nov
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Wednesday 16 nov 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
23
Nov
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Wednesday 23 nov 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
30
Nov
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Wednesday 30 nov 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
7
Dec
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Wednesday 7 dec 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
14
Dec
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Wednesday 14 dec 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
21
Dec
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Wednesday 21 dec 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
28
Dec
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Wednesday 28 dec 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Bézaves,Saint-Joseph |
Street address 1 | ||
205 rue Edmond Albius | ||
Postal code | ||
97480 | ||
City (address) | ||
Saint-Joseph | ||
Phone number (booking) | ||
262 0692199793 | ||
E-mail (Organizer) | ||
didier.hoareau@wanadoo.fr |