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There is a variety of things to do, see and experience in Laborie. From relaxing to energetic, from solitary to crowded, from early morning to late night, from historic to new and shiny – it is here waiting for you. We'll bet on it, you’ll find your own favorite.
Take a Tour
The Laborie Experience |
The Laborie Experience is a unique community-based and community-owned tour. You’ll stroll the village with knowledgeable local guides whose stories will bring the heritage and history of Laborie to life.
The tours are personalized according to the interests of the guest and your guide knows his Creole heritage, St. Lucian history, the flora and its uses, and so much more.
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The Beach
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The Rudy John Beach Park is one of Saint Lucia’s best kept secrets. Local families come to enjoy the long, sandy reef-protected beach fringed with coconut palms. The bay is perfect for a relaxing sea bath, swimming and snorkeling. There are picnic tables and shelters and public restrooms can be found down the beach by Crossover Park, where you could very well find yourself watching - or participating - in a local football match.
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| Morne Le Blanc
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Providing a striking panoramic overlook of the southern edge of Saint Lucia, Morne Le Blanc Heritage Site is located on top of the largest hill surrounding Laborie. Thanks to its domineering position, this was the site of a cold-war era radar station and the concrete structures are still visible. Maintained by ECHO-Lab, Morne Le Blanc offers a huge variety of plants and tall trees, picnic tables and a viewing platform. The morne also is a brilliant location for group outings and weddings.
You can drive up or for those up to the challenge, a 30 minute walk up the steep, scenic winding road from the main highway will take you to the top. From there, you can keep on walking along the road, through the community of Banse and back down through the fertile valleys of the inland to the main highway.
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Saturday Market
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Before the crack of dawn, the vendors arrive from all over the region to set up colourful trays with heaps of freshly picked fruits and vegetables for sale. Saturday morning market is buzzing from before 5 to after 9AM. You can find a little of everything that is in season as well as a local breakfast featuring cocoa tea. |
Balenbouche Estate
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Just half a mile past Piaye is the historic Balenbouche Estate, where drop-in visitors are as welcome as scheduled guests. You can get a guided tour of the century old plantation house, the dramatic remains of the sugar mill and the truly picturesque beaches and grounds. Don't forget your camera! |
Piaye
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Two miles down the ocean-hugging highway is the village of Piaye, known for its deep African roots.
The Lucian Tides bar & restaurant is a quaint, comfortable spot to spend an afternoon with thatched-roof shelters on a broad and inviting expanse of sandy beach. This is the place to be for local night-life as well, from karaoke to comedy to traditional entertainment, there is usually something going on when the sun goes down. The Anchor, another local bar located along the highway is also often host to a variety of night-time excitement.
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Special Events
Keep up-to-date with our calendar
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Throughout the year, Laborie hosts a variety of events. Visitors are more than welcome to join the various celebrations and special events such as Independence Day activities around February , Easter Bazaar held in the Market Square on Easter Monday, Jazz in the South festival in early May and St. Cecilia’s Day tribute to local musicians on November. |
... Or Just sitting on the block
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A time-honoured tradition, Laborie is a great place to sit and watch village life unroll. There are countless little ‘kabawes’ (from "cabarets", or local rum shops), where you can take a seat in the shade, sip a cool beverage, and watch villagers go by. Or perhaps you’d rather relax on a bench in the market square, under the shade of the almond trees? You can enjoy quiet contemplation or strike up a conversation. It is up to you, and never boring.
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Laborie is close to many other attractions Saint Lucia has to offer.
To the east, among others: Windsurfing at Anse-aux-sables (pictured here), Vieux Fort; The George Odlum Olympic Stadium; Mamiku Gardens and Dennery's Fish Saturdays.
To the west: Choiseul's arts & crafts; The glorious Pitons; The relaxing Sulphur Springs and the Fond Saint-Jacques area many waterfalls and nature trails; and of course splendid Soufrière. All this within comfortable distance from Laborie, with transport readily accessible.
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Anse-aux-sables and Maria Island, Vieux Fort.
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