Cachot de Cyparis, Prison cell in Saint-Pierre, Martinique.
The stone prison cell measures three meters by four meters, featuring thick walls, a single doorway, and a small barred window facing southwest.
Louis-Auguste Cyparis survived the devastating Mount Pelée volcanic eruption of May 8, 1902 while confined in this cell at Saint-Pierre prison.
The cell stands as a testament to Caribbean colonial penal system and represents a crucial element of Martinique's architectural preservation efforts.
Located on Rue de la Prison in central Saint-Pierre, the monument remains accessible throughout the year without entrance fees.
The cell's orientation and substantial walls protected Cyparis from the pyroclastic flow, making him one of three survivors among 30,000 inhabitants.
Location: Saint-Pierre
Address: rue de la Prison
GPS coordinates: 14.74710,-61.17600
Latest update: June 4, 2025 06:37
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