Visit Cayenne
Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, is a vibrant and beautiful city. Located in the northern region of South America, it boasts an abundance of lush greenery and colorful tropical wildlife. The city offers a mix of French, Dutch and Caribbean cultures that make it an exciting place to explore.
Visitors can explore bustling markets with flavors from around the world as well as colonial architecture and monuments including Fort Ceperou, Place des Palmistes and the nearby Devil's Island. There are also several beaches to enjoy such as Montsinery Beach where visitors can relax with stunning views of both mangrove forests and the Atlantic Ocean.
One interesting historical fact about Cayenne is that it was founded in 1664 by a group of French settlers led by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin who had been sent to establish a settlement here by King Louis XIV. To this day it remains one of France's most important overseas territories in South America.
Visitors can explore bustling markets with flavors from around the world as well as colonial architecture and monuments including Fort Ceperou, Place des Palmistes and the nearby Devil's Island. There are also several beaches to enjoy such as Montsinery Beach where visitors can relax with stunning views of both mangrove forests and the Atlantic Ocean.
One interesting historical fact about Cayenne is that it was founded in 1664 by a group of French settlers led by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin who had been sent to establish a settlement here by King Louis XIV. To this day it remains one of France's most important overseas territories in South America.
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Kourou, Roura, Matoury, Montsinéry-Tonnegrande, Sinnamary, Iracoubo, Régina, Saint-Georges, Saint-Élie, Ouanary, Camopi, Cayenne, Remire-Montjoly, Macouria