Located at 1,000 metres altitude, the Plaine des Palmistes is a heaven of calm. With very high moisture levels, this plateau is incomparably rich in plant species. A holiday destination during the hot season, the Plaine des Palmistes is famed for the richness of its soil, supporting agriculture, animal husbandry and flourishing cheese and flower production. It has several magnificent natural sites such as the Biberon waterfall and the primary tropical forests of Bébour and Bélouve which are home to cryptomerias, eschweilera and cyathea, as well as highland tamarinds, an endemic species that provides excellent wood for furniture-making.