Quelles plantes peut-on découvrir au Jardin Botanique de Cayenne ?

Orchidées rares, palmiers et de nombreuses plantes médicinales propres à l'écosystème guyanais, sur 3 hectares.

Qu'est-ce que le mémorial des Libres ?

Inauguré en 2017 dans le jardin, il rassemble 42 stèles de lave émaillée gravées des noms des 13 043 personnes affranchies en Guyane à l'abolition de 1848.

Quels sont les horaires du jardin ?

Du lundi au vendredi de 7h à 19h, et le samedi de 11h à 19h, avenue du Général-Virgile.

Que prévoir pour la visite ?

Un chapeau et une bouteille d'eau : le climat de Cayenne est chaud et humide toute l'année.

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Le jardin botanique de Cayenne

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Overview

The Botanical Garden of Cayenne, located in the heart of the city in French Guiana, showcases the biodiversity of this tropical region. It offers a window into the flora typical of equatorial ecosystems and is home to a wide variety of plants, trees and exotic flowers. Its collections include rare orchids, palms and a wealth of medicinal plants native to the Guianese ecosystem. A former three-hectare nursery once owned by Louis XVI, it is today the largest green space in the city.

Why Visit

The garden is both an educational space and a place to relax. Guided tours are available, with explanations of the plant species on display and their role in the local environment, raising awareness of biodiversity and conservation efforts. Its shaded pathways, picnic areas and benches make it a good setting for a stroll or a quiet rest, accompanied by birdsong. The garden also holds the Mémorial des Libres, unveiled in 2017: 42 enamelled lava steles bear the names of the 13,043 people freed in French Guiana at the abolition of slavery in 1848.

Practical Information

The garden is on avenue du Général-Virgile and opens Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm, and Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm. For a comfortable visit in Cayenne's hot and humid climate, bring a hat and a bottle of water.

Getting There

The Botanical Garden is easily accessible from the centre of Cayenne.

Wildlife

What you might see

Species most often reported by naturalists around this place. Nothing is guaranteed: wildlife comes and goes.

Bird
Tyran quiquivi
Pitangus sulphuratus
Photo credit
© Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová, CC BY · taken in Saint-Georges · iNaturalist
Bird
Aigrette bleue
Egretta caerulea
Photo credit
© Max G.W. Verheij, CC0 · taken in Cayenne · iNaturalist
Bird
Tangara évêque
Thraupis episcopus
Photo credit
© Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová, CC BY · taken in Remire-Montjoly · iNaturalist
Bird
Troglodyte austral
Troglodytes musculus
Photo credit
© Yves Bas, CC BY · taken in Saint-Georges · iNaturalist

Observations: GBIF and iNaturalist. Sources and credits

Getting there

Location

Cayenne · Guyane

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Frequently asked questions

What plants can be discovered at the Cayenne Botanical Garden?+

Rare orchids, palms and many medicinal plants native to the Guianese ecosystem, across three hectares.

What is the Mémorial des Libres?+

Unveiled in the garden in 2017, it gathers 42 enamelled lava steles engraved with the names of the 13,043 people freed in French Guiana at the abolition of slavery in 1848.

What are the garden's opening hours?+

Monday to Friday from 7 am to 7 pm, and Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, on avenue du Général-Virgile.

What should I bring for my visit?+

A hat and a bottle of water: Cayenne's climate is hot and humid all year round.