Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Cayenne, France

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1 km
Ascend 35 m
Descend 43 m

Experience Cayenne in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Fort Cépérou

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Fort Cépérou was a fort that protected the city of Cayenne, French Guiana. It is named after Cépérou, a celebrated indigenous chief who ceded the land.

Wikipedia: Fort Cépérou (EN)

354 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: Ancienne caserne du Génie, dite Hôtel de l'Inspection

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The Hôtel de l'Inspection is a historical monument in French Guiana located in the city of Cayenne.

Wikipedia: Hôtel de l'Inspection (FR)

156 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Conseil Général

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Conseil Général Conseil économique, social, environnemental, de la culture et de l’éducation de Martinique / marque déposée

The Economic, Social, Environmental, Culture and Education Council of Martinique (CESECEM) is the consultative institution of the territorial collectivity of Martinique.

Wikipedia: Conseil économique, social, environnemental, de la culture et de l'éducation de Martinique (FR)

215 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Place des Palmistes

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The Place des Palmistes is the main square in the city of Cayenne, French Guiana. At its center is the Column of the Republic, built in 1890 to commemorate the storming of the Bastille and the end of the absolute monarchy. There is also the statue of Félix Éboué.

Wikipedia: Place des Palmistes (FR)

227 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Immeuble Franconie

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The Alexandre-Franconie Departmental Museum, labeled "Museum of France", is located in Cayenne in French Guiana. It presents various collections in the fields of natural history, archaeology, ethnography and local history. It is a colonial-type museum as it was created all over the world during the nineteenth century.

Wikipedia: Immeuble Franconie (FR)

65 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 6: Les Palmistes

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The Thémire house better known as the Palmists bar is a historic monument of Guyana, located on Place des Palmistes in the city of Cayenne.

Wikipedia: Maison Thémire (FR)

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