Camp Crique Anguille, Former penal camp in Montsinéry-Tonnégrande, France.
Camp Crique Anguille is a former penal facility in French Guiana consisting of seven wooden buildings spread across the forest, including a commander's residence, prisoner cells, and a dining facility. The structures sit within the rainforest environment, making the camp a remote settlement in this dense vegetation.
The facility was founded in April 1931 and operated as a detention center until 1945. It primarily held around 500 Indochinese prisoners who had resisted French colonial rule.
The site shows French colonial architecture and tells the story of the people imprisoned there. Walking through the wooden structures reveals how harsh conditions were for those held in the camp.
To reach the camp remains, take a forest trail lasting about 30 minutes from the Montsinéry-Tonnégrande road, passing by Crique Coco. Walking through dense forest terrain is required, so proper footwear and preparation are essential.
The camp operated independently from standard penal administration, answering directly to the Governor of French Guiana rather than following conventional prison management. This unusual arrangement made it a distinctive operation within the colonial penal system.
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