After decades of collective forgetting, heritage initiatives have resulted in the restoration of sites linked to Frances former penal colonies in French Guiana and New Caledonia which operated in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In both territories, museums dedicated to the history of the bagne...
Geographical and historical treatment of French Guiana, overseas territorial collectivity of France, situated on the northeastern coast of South America. French Guiana is bounded by Brazil to the south and east, Suriname to the west, and the Atlantic Oce
Cayenne, capital and Atlantic Ocean port of French Guiana. It is located at the northwestern end of Cayenne Island, which is formed by the estuaries of the Cayenne and Mahury rivers. Founded in 1643 by the French as La Ravardière, it was reoccupied in 1
If you have ever been to a French fast food restaurant, you know what I’m talking about. In France, fast food and other snacks are more expensive. But it’s for good reasons! 90% of products used there are produced locally (yes, even big fast food chains!). This is usually not a...
Here are some of the top reasons to visit French Guiana now: 1. Unique culture: French Guiana is a melting pot of cultures, with influences from France, Africa, and South America. This mix of traditions can be seen in the music, dance, and food of the country. For example, the ...
The parade began in 1870 to improve national morale after the defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. Parties, colourful fairs and fireworks displays take place throughout France in celebration of Bastille Day. La Fête Nationale is also a public holiday on July 14th in French Guiana, French Polynesi...
France is popular for its Museums, Art, theatre, food, wine and has some of the most attractive scenery in the world. The country is known for its fairy-tale castles; world’s legendary museum Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the cathedral of Notre-Dame, the French ...
Gibernau M, Barabé D, Cerdan P, Dejean A. 1999. Beetle pollination of Philodendron solimoesense (Araceae) in French Guiana.Int J Plant Sci. 160(6):1135–1143. doi:10.1086/314195. PubMedWeb of Science ®Google Scholar Gibernau M, Barabé D, Labat D. 2000. Flowering and pollination of...
In addition to these being the first chelonian polystomes to be reported and described from French Guiana, they represent the first polystomes from the hosts K. scorpioides and R. punctularia and the first representatives of Neopolystoma from South America. Chelonian polystomes now require an in...
In French Guiana were detected high lead (Pb) levels in blood of Amerindian people. Lead exposure is a serious hazard that can affect the cognitive and beh