Chardonnières
Chardonnières (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁdɔnjɛʁ]; also Les Chardonnières; Haitian Creole: Chadonyè) is a commune in the Chardonnières Arrondissement, in the Sud department of Haiti. Chardonnière is the largest producer of grapes in Haiti.[3] A Festival of the Grape (Festival du raisin des Chardonnières) is annually held.[4] HistoryThe town was originally named Chardonnières by buccaneers or filibusters.[3] In its colonial days, grapes had reached the tables of the kings of France. Today, grapes are used by the Chardonnesiens to welcome visitors to express their generosity and hospitality.[3] GeographyChardonnière is located about 72 kilometers from Les Cayes, and minutes from Port-à-Piment.[3] InfrastructureThe Catholic parish of Chardonnière was erected in 1897 and consecrated to Saint Anne.[3] SettlementsReferences
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