Jardin de Balata
Jardin de Balata
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Excursion phare de l’île, Le Jardin de Balata se trouve à seulement quelques minutes du centre-ville de Fort-de-France, sur la route incontournable de la Trace qui vous emmène aussi à Saint Pierre- lieu historique de la Martinique. Horticulteur passionné et créateur du Jardin, Jean-Philippe Thoze a réuni une magnifique et exceptionnelle collection d’essences tropicales. Un magnifique cocktail dans une mise en scène digne des plus grands artistes paysagistes. C’est l’un des endroits les plus beaux et les plus enchanteurs de la Martinique. INCONTOURNABLE DE L'ÎLE !
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingAdmission tickets
from $18.97
All you need to step foot in the door.
Full view
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Jardin de Balata and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
6 within 3 miles
Attractions
50 within 6 miles
See what travelers are saying
- Janet B1 contributionSpectacular gardens, but don’t rely on city busThe best tropical gardens I’ve ever visited. Immaculate, good signage, excellent concrete trails and an exciting rope walking bridge. But the website gives incorrect information about busses. It claims that the gardens are mere “minutes” away, when the ride is at least 30 min. And we’re told that the bus departs from the city every 20 minutes. We waited almost 90 minutes to get there and another 90 to get back.Visited January 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 19, 2023
- parrottdizeDyer, Indiana2,081 contributionsPart of a cruise excursionThis was part of a cruise excursion. We had a great guide (Marie) that was able to talk about the various plants and we had plenty of time to check everything out. The gardens are nicely laid out and the walkways are easy to follow. Besides plants there are various pieces of art work placed around the grounds.Visited December 2022Written January 22, 2023
- WanderingFarmerPayson, Utah391 contributionsGreat stopOne of the must sees if you visit this island. We did not do the standard "tour" we kind of went on our own and rented a taxi. It is a must see, unbelievable beauty everywhere you look. While it was a bit crowded if was still nice to see the garden. You do need to spend some time here, the price is a bit steep for just a walk through like we did. If you really walk a dive into the flora and fauna it would be worth it.Visited January 2023Written January 29, 2023
- goonapete17 contributionsWorth a visitFantastic gardens with a suspended walkway high into the trees. The gardens are immaculate and provide stunning views out to sea. Just in case there is the occasional shower of rain whilst walking round, we had 2 by the way, there are covered areas to sit and enjoy the gardens.Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 5, 2023
- Peter WBrussels, Belgium140 contributionsReally great but get there at opening !This is probably the shortest I will dver write. This place is really matching the info you will find. It truly is wonderful and an absolute must see when in Martinique. Do not miss the feeding stations, which are hung up just upon entering the park, to attract (plenty of) colibris (humming birds) . Very important : you really need to get there at opening time !!! 09h00 in our case, to have a relaxed and enjoyable visit. Upon exiting around 10h45, the place really started to be really too crowded, especially with several buses dropping cruise passengers in large numbers. Go early !!!Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 1, 2023
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
4,789 reviews
Excellent
2,973
Very good
1,462
Average
289
Poor
55
Terrible
11
dpkLondon
Eastcote, UK48 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This is a great destination for a cruise stop in Martinique. Local bus takes about 20 minutes for 3 euros and entry is further 12 euros. The gardens are beautiful and really well maintained. There is a tree bridge which is fun. The views are stunning. Highly recommend. Easy to do by yourself rather than on an official cruise excursion.
Written April 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Many thanks for you comment and advices
Written May 26, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gary C
Montignac, France5 contributions
Feb 2020
Exciting drive up into the rain forest! Then arrived at this beautiful botanical garden. Easy to walk around and follow the trail. Saw amazing plants. Loved the suspended walk way up and through the tree tops. Humming birds drinking nectar from very pretty containers. A must visit place!
Written March 5, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
parrottdize
Dyer, IN2,081 contributions
Dec 2022
This was part of a cruise excursion. We had a great guide (Marie) that was able to talk about the various plants and we had plenty of time to check everything out.
The gardens are nicely laid out and the walkways are easy to follow. Besides plants there are various pieces of art work placed around the grounds.
The gardens are nicely laid out and the walkways are easy to follow. Besides plants there are various pieces of art work placed around the grounds.
Written January 22, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gardengel-IoW
West Sussex, UK771 contributions
Sep 2019
First of all you are greated by the hummingbird feeding station, amazing. However if you are in a group I would suggest moving on and returning later when not so crowded the birds always seem to be there.
The garden is lovely, so many exotics in the middle of a forest, almost jungle, lots of lotus lillies and a tree top walk too.
The garden is lovely, so many exotics in the middle of a forest, almost jungle, lots of lotus lillies and a tree top walk too.
Written March 21, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tom B
Washington Crossing, PA53 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We were on a cruise that was supposed to stop in St Lucia but moved on to Martinique because of predicted rain. We signed up for a tour of these gardens on a whim. You never know what you are getting in to when you go to a botanical garden but this place exceeded all expectations. Very large gardens that are beautifully laid out and taken care of. Bromeliads, palm trees (lipstick Palm!), strangler trees (go see to find out), popcorn flowers and many beautiful flowering plants. Did I mention the hummingbirds and the elevated swaying bridge to walk on?
Our guide seems to know every inch of the gardens and was very well spoken. Unfortunately, I do not know the tour company as it was organized by our ship.
Gardens are about 6 or 7 miles outside of The capital and the road in winding a narrow. Cab would be a very good option.
Our guide seems to know every inch of the gardens and was very well spoken. Unfortunately, I do not know the tour company as it was organized by our ship.
Gardens are about 6 or 7 miles outside of The capital and the road in winding a narrow. Cab would be a very good option.
Written January 23, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Janet B
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
The best tropical gardens I’ve ever visited. Immaculate, good signage, excellent concrete trails and an exciting rope walking bridge.
But the website gives incorrect information about busses.
It claims that the gardens are mere “minutes” away, when the ride is at least 30 min. And we’re told that the bus departs from the city every 20 minutes. We waited almost 90 minutes to get there and another 90 to get back.
But the website gives incorrect information about busses.
It claims that the gardens are mere “minutes” away, when the ride is at least 30 min. And we’re told that the bus departs from the city every 20 minutes. We waited almost 90 minutes to get there and another 90 to get back.
Written January 19, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Peter W
Brussels, Belgium140 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This is probably the shortest I will dver write.
This place is really matching the info you will find.
It truly is wonderful and an absolute must see when in Martinique.
Do not miss the feeding stations, which are hung up just upon entering the park, to attract (plenty of) colibris (humming birds) .
Very important : you really need to get there at opening time !!! 09h00 in our case, to have a relaxed and enjoyable visit.
Upon exiting around 10h45, the place really started to be really too crowded, especially with several buses dropping cruise passengers in large numbers.
Go early !!!
This place is really matching the info you will find.
It truly is wonderful and an absolute must see when in Martinique.
Do not miss the feeding stations, which are hung up just upon entering the park, to attract (plenty of) colibris (humming birds) .
Very important : you really need to get there at opening time !!! 09h00 in our case, to have a relaxed and enjoyable visit.
Upon exiting around 10h45, the place really started to be really too crowded, especially with several buses dropping cruise passengers in large numbers.
Go early !!!
Written March 1, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Igor Tiefengraber
49 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Visiting the botanical garden is a unique experience on the island. The impeccable care for the flowering plants and trees and the comprehensive arrangement of the park is surprising. A very nice addition to the tour is a path through the treetops and a bird's-eye view.
Written August 18, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
goonapete
17 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Fantastic gardens with a suspended walkway high into the trees. The gardens are immaculate and provide stunning views out to sea. Just in case there is the occasional shower of rain whilst walking round, we had 2 by the way, there are covered areas to sit and enjoy the gardens.
Written February 5, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
revdmike
Chelmsford, UK266 contributions
Feb 2020
This was a good trip, apart from the fact that I came quickly to understand 'Tropical Rain Forest'; it absolutely poured with rain during our visit and there are few hiding places. So the first piece of advice is take umbrella or poncho!
However, it is well worth a visit - well laid out paths through different tropical vegetation. There are some steep rises so it might be hard work for those with ambulatory difficulties.
The suspension bridge is a must, but take care of people who can;t read and try to go the wrong way :-)
Great views of the valleys that the gardens seem to overhang.
It's large and you do need a good time to get around. There is a cafe/restaurant.
Not as good as the Botanical Gardens in Singapore, but a close second!
If you do go to Martinique, I do recommend a visit.
However, it is well worth a visit - well laid out paths through different tropical vegetation. There are some steep rises so it might be hard work for those with ambulatory difficulties.
The suspension bridge is a must, but take care of people who can;t read and try to go the wrong way :-)
Great views of the valleys that the gardens seem to overhang.
It's large and you do need a good time to get around. There is a cafe/restaurant.
Not as good as the Botanical Gardens in Singapore, but a close second!
If you do go to Martinique, I do recommend a visit.
Written February 19, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Goona R
Leeds, UK12 contributions
martinique cruise port to Zoological park by taxi, cost, is there any other way?
Fabien L
4 contributions
Bonjour, le jardin est-il ouvert le 25 décembre 2020?
Merci
Salutations
Roger_Roro
Martinique13 contributions
Bonjour,
A priori, le jardin de Balata est ouvert 7/7J de 9H00 à 17H30 - dernières entrées à 16H00.
Cordialement,
Roger
lgj1022
Murfreesboro, TN3 contributions
Does the garden accept credit cards for admission?
Graaf van Vlaanderen
Haasrode, Belgium109 contributions
Yes, no problem.
Paul L
1 contribution
Bonjour,
C’est peut être une question bête, mais est-ce que le Jardin de Balata est ouvert au mois d’aout ? Car avec la saison des pluies je sais pas.... je part en Martinique la première semaine d’aout en espérant avoir beau temps... et avez vous d’autre activité à faire absolument sur l’île ?
Merci
xirongirlx
Montreal, Canada368 contributions
Oui le jardin c’est ouvert tout l’année , vous pouvez acheter la passe pour le zoo également vous allez sauver quelques dollars et les deux activités sont à proximité et le zoo est magnifique. La distillerie Depaz est tout près aussi et c’est la plus belle distillerie de l’Îles . Le train cyparis expresse de Saint-Pierre est vraiment bien aussi et vous expliqueras tout l’histoire lorsqu’il y a eu l’éruption du volcan. La savane des esclaves est un incontournable, le rocher du diamant, les statues du memorial cap 110 à anse Caffard, la vallée de la putréfaction,anse d’arlet pour le snorkeling, la presqu’île de la caravelle, les ruine du château Dubuc, monter la montagne pelé (volcan) , le fort Louis à Fort-de-France, étang des salines, anse des salines etc j’espère vous avoir donnez un bon coup de main et je vous souhaite un bon voyage !!
Michel G
Rouen, France1,597 contributions
Bonjour,
Combien de temps faut il prévoir pour visiter ces jardins ?
Merci de votre réponse.
Bien cordialement,
Michel.
Sylvie D
63 contributions
En fait le temps nécessaire sera dépendant de votre intérêt et de ce que vous allez y chercher
Ce magnifique jardin peut se visiter en 1 heure pour une jolie promenade
En 2 heures si vous y prêtez plus d’intérêt botanique
Pour la part j’y ai passé près d’une demi journée ( environ 3 h30) avec beaucoup d’arrêts sur la composition des massifs, les vues totalement extraordinaires , les essences de plantes et d’arbres
J’y ai pris énormément de photos avec des perspectives prodigieuses
Sans compter la promenade romantique
Voilà je vous souhaite de très bons moments quel que soit la durée de cette visite inoubliable
Anne C
Rotonda West, FL3 contributions
Cab fare from cruise port to botanical gardens
We walked from the cruise terminal to the cable car office ------------ no taxi ------------it's a level walk, undemanding unless you have mobility problems -------------- & enjoyed the cable car ride; the gardens are adjacent to the place where the cable car disembarks.
There's a cafe adjacent to both the gardens & the cable car. Hope this helps.
DUMONTIER b
Gournay-en-Bray, France217 contributions
Bonjour je me rend bientot en Martinique " à l'hotel " La pagerie " , sachant que l'entrée au jardin de Balata n'est que de 13 , 50 Eur par personne , en se faisant apporter par une personne , POUR combien pensez vous que l'on puisse s' y rendre SVP ,? Merci .CORDIALEMENT.
Chantal P
Paris, France32 contributions
Bonjour
On n’a pas payé la course car on a une voiture de location
Pour la Pagerie, l’accueil est bon il y’a souvent des animations , les chambres sont spacieuses et bien équipées mais assez standard au niveau décoration
Pour les repas on a surtout mangé dans les restaurants du village créole juste à côté de l’hotel et en particulier « le bistrot d’en face »
montana3620
Wilmington, IL47 contributions
Has this location been damaged by the recent hurricanes.
Kenny Macdonald
Spokane Valley, WA624 contributions
no. no hurricane related problems
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingJardin de Balata - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about Jardin de Balata
- Jardin de Balata admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $18.90, while a popular guided tour starts around $200.16 per person.
- Hotels near Jardin de Balata:
- (3.07 mi) Redoute Paradise
- (4.04 mi) Hotel Pelican
- (3.54 mi) Maison Clementine
- (8.45 mi) Hotel La Pagerie
- (7.56 mi) Hôtel Restaurant Villa Saint-Pierre
- Restaurants near Jardin de Balata:
- (0.00 mi) Halte Source Agathe
- (0.03 mi) LA LUCIOLE
- (0.04 mi) La Luciole
- (0.35 mi) Pizza Shop
- (7.71 mi) Kaï Raymond
- Attractions near Jardin de Balata:
- (3.79 mi) Madisail
- (3.83 mi) MARTINIQUE BEST SECRET
- (3.81 mi) Amphitrite Balade en Mer : Dauphins et Pêche
- (8.32 mi) Sun Loisirs Martinique
- (1.40 mi) Oliv Express
Jardin de Balata Information
Excellent Reviews | 2,856 |
|---|---|
Very Good Reviews | 1,424 |
Jardin de Balata Photos | 4,897 |