Garden
The garden at the Pitot House grows plants traditional to the time period when the Pitot House was built. These plants include indigenous flowers, citrus, sugar cane, tobacco, indigo, cotton, herbs, and vegetables. The garden is a traditional parterre garden, designed to be viewed from the above gallery. Next to the house is a 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) yard, where parties and events are held.
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