Le fort Cépérou

Construction began in 1652 by Charles Poncet de Brétigny, who purchased the hill from the Galibi people; it was then named Fort Saint-Michel.

It stands on Mont Céperou, near the Place des Palmistes in downtown Cayenne, accessible on foot or by car.

The fort offers views over the city of Cayenne, the Cayenne river, and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the remains of ancient 17th-century fortifications.