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Cayenne, Capital of French Guiana
Make Cayenne your headquarters for touring French Guiana. In the capital city, you'll enjoy a bit of France in a tropical setting, a mix of cultural heritages, and the base to explore the cultural and historical sites, such as Devil's Island.

Pictures of Devil's Island
These pictures and text describe a bit of the history of this notorious prison settlement that occupied Devil's Island, two other islands and portions of the French Guiana mainland.

Bastille Day in South America?
French Guiana is a department of France, not an independent nation, and celebrates the storming of the Bastille in the French way: lots of good food and wine!

French Guiana for Visitors
Devil's Island and vast tracks of untamed wilderness await the adventurous traveler.


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