In peak vanilla season (June to January), this is an interesting place to learn about processing vanilla in the large workroom at the back of the shop. It's free, but a purchase is appreciated: choose from heavenly scented vanilla beans and pretty wooden, raffia or tin boxes to store them, cloves, coffee and pepper, as well as vanilla-flavoured rum.
Maison de la Vanille
Northern Madagascar
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