Place des Palmistes, Central square in Cayenne, French Guiana.
The Place des Palmistes extends over three hectares with Caribbean royal palms arranged in geometric lines, creating defined pathways through green spaces.
Originally called Grande Savane, this square transformed in 1821 through urban planning, gaining its current name after royal palm trees were imported from Guisanbourg.
The central bronze Republic column from 1890 and the 1957 monument to Felix Eboue represent different periods of French Guiana's connection to France.
A network of cement drainage channels installed in 1925 protects the square from flooding during the rainy season, maintaining its accessibility year-round.
The square contains 456 royal palm trees planted between 1945 and 1950, with specimens reaching heights of 25 meters before natural completion.
Location: Cayenne
GPS coordinates: 4.93964,-52.33380
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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