Kourou, French Guiana
Tourism, attractions, sightseeing, sports and recreation plus practical facts for the traveler.
Kourou, the Space Center of French Guiana
Kourou, the Space Center of French Guiana, once the backwater mainland headquarters for the infamous penal colony of Devil's Islandm now is home to the Centre Spatial Guyanais, and a modern city with all the modern conveniences. It's also the departure point for tours of the abandoned penal colony, river cruises, nature walks in the tropical jungle, deep sea fishing, and surfing.
Kourou, the Space Center of French Guiana, once the backwater mainland headquarters for the infamous penal colony of Devil's Islandm now is home to the Centre Spatial Guyanais, and a modern city with all the modern conveniences. It's also the departure point for tours of the abandoned penal colony, river cruises, nature walks in the tropical jungle, deep sea fishing, and surfing.
About French Guiana
Brief description and link to European Space Agency which maintains a "space port" there.
Brief description and link to European Space Agency which maintains a "space port" there.
France's Space Age Launchpad
A look at the economic, political and other status as an overseas department of France.
A look at the economic, political and other status as an overseas department of France.
Kourou
Map of the launch site, plus background information on the site selection and development of the Centre Spatial Guyanais.
Map of the launch site, plus background information on the site selection and development of the Centre Spatial Guyanais.
Le Petit Journal de Kourou
"Chroniques hebdomadaire d'une ville atypique de la Guyane francaise."
"Chroniques hebdomadaire d'une ville atypique de la Guyane francaise."
My Visit to Kourou
The trip report covering a launch includes photos and description of the launch site and Kourou.
The trip report covering a launch includes photos and description of the launch site and Kourou.
Page d'accueil
Map of the city with photos showing the location of various civic and public services.
Map of the city with photos showing the location of various civic and public services.
Space Museum
Impressive collection of full-size satellite models explanatory panels and video shows at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou.
Impressive collection of full-size satellite models explanatory panels and video shows at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou.
Space Technology - Kourou Spaceport Launch System
"The Guiana Space Centre, also known as the Spaceport, is a strategically located facility that provides the optimum operating conditions for commercial launches."
"The Guiana Space Centre, also known as the Spaceport, is a strategically located facility that provides the optimum operating conditions for commercial launches."
The Region of Kourou
Description of the region, plus suggested things to do and see.
Description of the region, plus suggested things to do and see.