Nouvelle-Touraine is the first communal section of Kenscoff, located in the West Department of Haiti.
About[]
Nouvelle-Touraine is a mostly rural, mountainous area within Kenscoff, known for its cool climate and scenic views of the valleys and Cul-de-Sac Plain. Local farmers grow vegetables and other crops suited to the temperate weather. The name “Nouvelle-Touraine” means “New Touraine” in French, named after the Touraine region in France. This reflects the French colonial history, when settlers often named places after familiar locations from back home. Though somewhat remote, Nouvelle-Touraine is connected to Kenscoff’s urban center, giving residents access to important services and growing economic opportunities.
History[]
Before becoming part of Kenscoff, Nouvelle-Touraine was previously the fourth rural section of the commune of Pétion-Ville. It shared borders with the rural area of Sourcailles and the commune of Jacmel. Known for its stunning waterfalls, a rural school, and a chapel, Nouvelle-Touraine was a vibrant agricultural area. By 1840, it hosted 95 coffee plantations, many in excellent condition. Notable estates included Planchére, Dissinthe, Robergeot, Lamarque, Lamardelle, Trigot, Ferrier, Comte Sossous, Godnaud, Bienvenu, Douyon, Chemin, Fort, Vitry, Cusac, St. Vincent, Eugene, Olympe, Jupiter, and Conpin—the latter situated on State-owned land farmed by local tenants.
The Godnaud plantation, also known as Godinaud, has since fallen into abandonment. Along with the Godet estate in Sourçailles, it forms a single property straddling two adjacent rural sections within the municipality.
In 1849, Jean Elie served as the Count of Nouvelle-Touraine under the Haitian Empire, highlighting the area’s historical significance during that era.
Neighboring sections
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Locations[]
| NOT | Au Silence, Belle-Fontaine, Ca Biédo, Caisse Fort, Caplanchet, Découverte, Dussinte, Forment, Grande Savanne, Lamarque, L'Amour, Muscat, Nan Manilette, Ti Boucan, Vieux Lacour. |
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Vieux Lacour
Road near Muscat
References[]
Karl Arthur - Local Guide [1]
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