Prefecture hotel of French Guiana, Administrative building in central Cayenne, French Guiana.
The three-story stone building features classical architecture with columns and a covered gallery on the ground floor.
Built between 1749 and 1752 as a Jesuit convent, the structure became a government building in the early 19th century.
The building represents the administrative evolution of French Guiana from colonial times through its transformation into a French department.
The prefecture houses essential administrative services and welcomes visitors Monday through Friday for official procedures.
The structure maintains 18th-century architectural elements, including cut stone walls and original vaulted ceilings.
Location: Cayenne
GPS coordinates: 4.93750,-52.33220
Latest update: November 25, 2025 18:18
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