Cayenne, Capital city in French Guiana, France
The city stands at the mouth of the Cayenne River on the Atlantic coast, featuring a strategic position for maritime trade and transportation.
The French established Cayenne in 1664 after previous attempts, transforming it from an indigenous settlement into a colonial administrative center.
The annual Carnival of Cayenne fills the streets with dancers, musicians, and performers who demonstrate French Guianan traditions through parades and celebrations.
The local transportation network includes regular bus services connecting the city center to surrounding districts and the international airport Felix Eboué.
Fort Cépérou, constructed on a hill overlooking the city, contains stone structures from the 17th century French colonial period.
Location: Canton of Cayenne Centre
Location: Canton of Cayenne Nord-Est
Location: Canton of Cayenne Nord-Ouest
Location: Canton of Cayenne Sud
Location: Canton of Cayenne Sud-Est
Location: Canton of Cayenne Sud-Ouest
Location: French Guiana
Location: arrondissement of Cayenne
Inception: 1664
Elevation above the sea: 143 m
Shares border with: Macouria, Matoury, Remire-Montjoly
Phone: +33594397070
Email: contact@ville-cayenne.fr
Website: https://ville-cayenne.com
GPS coordinates: 4.93861,-52.33500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:29
Cayenne Cathedral
390 m
Fort Cépérou
211 m
Place des Palmistes
175 m
Habitation Loyola
8.4 km
Prefecture hotel of French Guiana
334 m
Museo departamental Alexandre-Franconie
73 m
Zoo de Guyane
17.4 km
Statue of Victor Schœlcher
152 m
Pont du Larivot
5 km
Jardin botanique de Cayenne
1.6 km
Colonne de la république
214 m
Statue of Félix Éboué
151 m
Place du Coq
282 m
Salines de Montjoly
6.8 km
Phare de l'Île Royale
47.9 km
Plage de l'île Saint-Joseph
47.1 km
Maison-Musée de Félix Éboué
760 m
Guyana Botanical Garden
23 km
Phare de l'Enfant Perdu
21.3 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montsinéry
18.3 km
Collège Eugène Nonnon
481 m
Hôpital Jean Martial
486 m
Externat Saint-Joseph de Cayenne
313 m
Maison Thémire
201 m
Place Léopold-Héder
78 m
Chapelle de l'île Royale
48 km
Maison d'Alfred Dreyfus
47.2 km
Windmill of Remire-Montjoly
8.2 kmReviews
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