Fort Cépérou

fort in Cayenne

#4 in Cayenne / #6 in French Guiana

by Stéphane Hebler

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Fort Cépérou is a historic fortification located in Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana. Perched on a hill overlooking the city and the Atlantic Ocean, the fort was originally constructed in the 1640s by French settlers as a strategic military outpost. Over the centuries, it has undergone various modifications and played a significant role in the defense of the region. The site is named after a local indigenous chief, Cépérou, who initially welcomed the French settlers. Today, the ruins of Fort Cépérou offer visitors panoramic views of Cayenne and serve as a reminder of the area's colonial history.

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