Kourou

Town · 🇫🇷 France

Population 24,824

Area 28 km²

Time zone America/Cayenne

Official website www.ville-kourou.fr

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Kourou Essentials

Kourou balances its role as a spaceport hub with deep-rooted colonial history and coastal charm. This selection highlights the Tour Dreyfus, a former communication link to the Salvation Islands, and the Oceanside viewpoint overlooking the Atlantic. Local life centers around the Marché Fortuna Ringuet and the Pôle Culturel, while regional culinary traditions are represented at L’aigrette bleue. These sites provide insight into French Guiana's maritime heritage and contemporary community.

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