Camp des Hattes, Historical military camp in Awala-Yalimapo, French Guiana.
The Camp des Hattes complex consists of two main buildings situated near the confluence of the Mana and Maroni rivers, at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
Established in 1858 as an annex to Saint-Laurent du Maroni central camp, the site initially served for extensive farming and prisoner accommodation before becoming a sanatorium after 1900.
The site represents a crucial part of French Guiana's social history, reflecting the interactions between penitentiary staff, prisoners, and local indigenous communities over generations.
The site, located at coordinates 5.7405 latitude and -53.9437 longitude, requires advance planning for visits due to its remote location in French Guiana.
The buildings were registered as Historical Monuments in March 2015, and one structure is planned to become an Interpretation Center named Maison des Estuaires.
Location: Awala-Yalimapo
GPS coordinates: 5.74050,-53.94370
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:04
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