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]

Chardonnières Chadonyè
Commune
Chardonnières Location in Haiti[1]
Coordinates: 18°16′0″N 74°10′0″W
Country	Haiti
Department	Sud
Arrondissement	Chardonnières
Area
• Total	117.04 km2 (45.19 sq mi)
Elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (March, 2015)[2]
• Total	25,240
• Density	216/km2 (560/sq mi)
Demonym	Chardonnesien(ne) (fr)

History

The 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]

Geography

Chardonnière is located about 72 kilometers from Les Cayes, and minutes from Port-à-Piment.^[3]

Infrastructure

The Catholic parish of Chardonnière was erected in 1897 and consecrated to Saint Anne.^[3]

Settlements

• Bois Delai
• Bousquel
• Chardonnières
• Duplantin