Géant Casino is the largest retail outlet in French Guiana, a full-format hypermarket located on Route de Baduel in Matoury, a suburb immediately adjacent to Cayenne's Félix Éboué International Airport. The store is part of the French Casino Group and brings the full hypermarket format — large grocery hall, non-food departments, fuel station, and extensive free car park — to this overseas territory. Opening hours of Monday through Saturday 08:00 to 21:00 make it the latest-closing major retailer in the Cayenne area.
The food hall is the store's core attraction. A vast fresh-produce section stocks both French-imported goods and locally grown tropical produce including cassava, plantains, and seasonal Amazonian fruits. The charcuterie and cheese counters maintain quality comparable to metropolitan French supermarkets, reflecting the Casino Group's national supply chain. A dedicated rum and spirits section is one of the best in French Guiana, carrying Rhum Saint-Maurice (the local distillery label), agricultural rums from neighbouring Martinique and Guadeloupe, and a broad selection of international spirits at competitive prices. For self-caterers, particularly those preparing for multi-day trips into the interior, Géant Casino provides the most comprehensive provisioning option in the territory.
Non-food departments cover clothing (primarily basic ranges and French mid-market labels), household appliances, electronics, gardening, and sports equipment. The electronics section is adequate for replacement cables, adapters, and minor accessories. The sports section serves practical needs for outdoor and tropical-climate gear. Pricing across non-food categories follows standard French metropolitan scales with an import premium of roughly 15–25 percent compared to mainland prices, reflecting the cost of shipping goods to this overseas territory.
The store is easily accessible by car from central Cayenne (15–20 minutes) and from the airport (5 minutes), making it highly convenient for travellers arriving or departing by air who need to stock up or dispose of remaining supplies. A fuel station operates on site. French EU consumer protection rules and standard VAT apply; non-EU visitors spending above the qualifying threshold at eligible departments may be able to claim a detaxe refund — the spirits and electronics sections are the most useful candidates.
Location
Route de Baduel, 97351 Matoury, French Guiana
4.8900, -52.3450 View on map
Highlights
- French Guiana's largest hypermarket with a full food hall, non-food departments, and on-site fuel station
- Outstanding rum and spirits selection including local Rhum Saint-Maurice and Antilles agricultural rums
- Vast fresh-produce section stocking both French-imported goods and local tropical produce
- Located 5 minutes from Félix Éboué International Airport — ideal for pre-departure or post-arrival stock-ups
- Late closing at 21:00 Monday to Saturday, the latest major shopping option in the Cayenne area
Tips for visiting
- Weekday evenings between 18:00 and 20:30 avoid the Saturday midday crowds while fresh stock is being restocked
- The rum and spirits aisle offers local Rhum Saint-Maurice and Antilles rums at prices lower than airport duty-free
- Self-caterers preparing for jungle or river trips should stock up here as it is the most complete provisioning option in the territory
- VAT detaxe is potentially available on qualifying non-EU purchases — ask at the customer service desk on entry for participating departments
- The free car park has a covered section near the entrance that is useful during heavy rainy-season downpours
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Géant Casino hypermarket relative to Cayenne city centre?
The store is in Matoury, a suburb approximately 15–20 minutes by car from central Cayenne and about 5 minutes from Félix Éboué International Airport via Route de Baduel. Street parking in the city centre is not required as the store has a large free car park.
Does the store stock local Guianese products?
Yes. The produce section carries locally grown tropical fruits and vegetables alongside French-imported goods. The spirits section stocks Rhum Saint-Maurice, French Guiana's local rum label, alongside Antilles agricultural rums and international spirits.
Is there a fuel station at the Géant Casino site?
Yes, a fuel station operates on the Géant Casino site, making it practical for drivers to combine a shopping trip with a fill-up before longer journeys into the interior of French Guiana.
What are the opening hours and is the store open on Sundays?
The hypermarket operates Monday through Saturday, 08:00 to 21:00. It is closed on Sundays. The late Saturday closing makes it the most accessible option for shoppers arriving by plane on a Saturday afternoon.
Can non-EU visitors claim a tax refund at Géant Casino?
French VAT detaxe rules apply in principle. Non-EU visitors spending above the qualifying threshold at eligible departments may claim a refund. Eligibility and participation vary by product category; the customer service desk can confirm which counters participate on the day of the visit.