Habitation Loyola, Jesuit plantation ruins in Remire-Montjoly, French Guiana.
The archaeological remains of Habitation Loyola include a master house, chapel, cemetery, forge, and warehouse spread across a thousand-hectare colonial estate.
Founded in 1668 by Father Jean Grillet, the plantation operated until 1769, employing 500 enslaved workers for sugar, coffee, and cocoa production.
The site represents the complex relationship between religious institutions and colonial slavery, as Jesuits managed the plantation to fund their missionary activities.
Visitors can access the archaeological site throughout the year and participate in guided tours exploring the historical structures and ongoing excavations.
The cemetery contains hundreds of burial sites of enslaved people, Indigenous Americans, and colonists, with a calvary monument commemorating the residents.
Location: Remire-Montjoly
Architects: Society of Jesus
GPS coordinates: 4.89902,-52.27033
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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