[4] The town was originally named Chardonnières by buccaneers or filibusters.

[3] In its colonial days, grapes had reached the tables of the kings of France.

Today, grapes are used by the Chardonnesiens to welcome visitors to express their generosity and hospitality.

[3] Chardonnière is located about 72 kilometers from Les Cayes, and minutes from Port-à-Piment.

[3] The Catholic parish of Chardonnière was erected in 1897 and consecrated to Saint Anne.