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Camp de la Transportation, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni

  • AdmissionAdult €4 (~$4.30) · Child €2 (~$2.15)

The main transit camp of France's penal colony system, well-preserved with guided tours explaining the deportation process. Adjacent to the Maroon cultural district along the Suriname border.

Practical information for Camp de la Transportation, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Admission Adult €4 (~$4.30) · Child €2 (~$2.15)
Hours Tue–Sun 08:30–12:30 and 14:00–18:00
Address Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 97320 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana

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history buffs, cultural travelers

Location

Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 97320 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana

5.4985, -54.0320 View on map

Tips for visiting

  • 250 km from Cayenne via the N1 coastal highway
  • Guided tours in French; English audio guide available