Morne de la Mémoire

Erected in Les Abymes on the hill of the same name formerly known as the Morne Gate, known as the Morne de la Mémoire. At the time, the site also contained the Habitation Dothémare, a former sugar plantation. It was conceptualized by designers Jean Moisa and Alain and marble designer Jean-Marc Bunel.

This monument is made up of five gigantic marble books which are engraved in gold with 1480 the names of the town's slave men and women, who were free to abolish slavery. in 1848. Before that, they were expelled from their lands by the "mechanical power of triangle trade" to suffer slavery in the Abyssian lands. The layout of the Morne de la Mémoire gives it a solemn look in memory of the deceased. It is proof of the study and understanding of a peaceful historical period that still exists and sustains in the conscience of the people here about the sacrifice of the ancestors that made history and pride for indigenous people.

Their ancestors manifested themselves by brave acts to free the life of slavery. Morne de la Mémoire also presents itself as a sacred place dedicated to the rest of the soul, for peace, harmony, and reconciliation. In this memorial space, a baobab tree was planted by Deputy Mayor Eric Jalton during his inauguration on May 25, 2013.