Former possession of the powerful family Dubuc, the sugar refinery Galion became the possession of a merchant of Saint-Pierre, Eugene Eustache who bought the debt of the former owners.

Around 1861, he decided to make a factory because the sugar plantations closed the ones after the other due to the foreign competition. The institution created is called "Usine le Galion". He bought the plantations nearby to supply sugar canes directly without having to buy. Gradually it has an area of ​​2300 hectares.

Galion got prosperous and the strong demand for sugar in the early 20th century allow him to make impressive profits. However, from the mid-20th century the factory is experienced major difficulties due to management problems, the sharp decline in demand, and the cost of production of sugar cane.

In 1984, the management of Le Galion is transferred to local authorities which inject money to cover its debts. Today le Galion belongs to an European investment fund (COFFEP) which the holding company La Martiniquaise is the owner of distilleries Dillon, Depaz, Negrita, etc. It is situated on the N1 between the cities of Robert et Trinité.

Located to the left of the Montagne du Vauclin, the Jardin de la Montagne (Garden of the Mountain) offers a magnificent panoramic view (504 meters above sea level) over the bay of François. The garden benefits from a bio-climate which has allowed its owners to create a superb floral garden.

In this remarkable site, food plants and familiar nourishing trees are associated with the richness of tropical flora. The garden is spread over one hectare around the house. There are several cultural spaces there.

The vegetable garden is organized according to the criteria of the Creole garden where there is a perfect balance between vegetable plants and fruit trees. A space is also devoted to aromatic and medicinal plants.

In this garden, the floral and ornamental species compete in their beauty and their colors: Tecoma stans, crossanda, begonia, porcelain rose, balisier, alpinia, birds of paradise, ornamental banana, bougainvillea and many others...

It is possible to buy flowers on site.

To get there from the village of Vauclin, head towards the town of Saint-Esprit and then turn right towards the D18.