Patrimoine de Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni

Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Heritage

Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni served as the primary entry point and administrative center for the French Guiana penal colony for over a century. This selection highlights the town's architectural heritage, from the sobering cells of the Camp de la Transportation to the 19th-century St. Lawrence Church. The list includes key administrative sites like the Sous-préfecture and the Subdivision de l'équipement, alongside historic residences that illustrate the distinct colonial infrastructure of this riverside settlement.