Ancienne prison à Petit Canal, Historical prison in Petit Canal, Guadeloupe, France.
The former prison displays military architecture with thick stone walls, window frames, corner chains, and metal bars throughout its deteriorating structure.
Listed as a historical monument in 1991, this prison facility operated during colonial times and reportedly held political figure Hégésippe Jean Légitimus.
The structure represents a tangible connection to Guadeloupe's colonial period and serves as a physical record of historical incarceration practices.
Located at Rue de l'Église in Petit Canal, the abandoned building remains in poor condition with missing roof sections and limited structural integrity.
Fig trees have integrated into the masonry walls of the prison, with branches and roots penetrating through the original construction materials.
Location: Petit-Canal
GPS coordinates: 16.38010,-61.49230
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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