Que commémore le monument Les chaînes brisées ?

Il commémore l'abolition de l'esclavage et la mémoire des victimes de l'esclavage et de la traite négrière. Les chaînes brisées symbolisent la libération et la liberté retrouvée.

Quand le monument a-t-il été inauguré ?

Il a été inauguré le 9 décembre 2011, à l'occasion de la Journée internationale de l'abolition de l'esclavage.

Qui a réalisé le monument ?

Il a été créé par le sculpteur Jean-Luc Plé, en acier inoxydable, et mesure 4 mètres de haut.

Le monument est-il accessible librement ?

Oui, le monument est ouvert au public et accessible gratuitement, au bout de l'avenue Nelson Mandela à Cayenne.

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Les chaînes brisées, monument en mémoire de l'esclavage

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Overview

The "Broken Chains" monument is located in Cayenne, French Guiana. It consists of two broken chains — symbolising the liberation of enslaved people — resting on a concrete slab. Inscribed on the slab are the words: "In memory of the victims of slavery and the slave trade, so that such barbarity may never happen again." The work, created by sculptor Jean-Luc Plé, is made of stainless steel and stands 4 metres tall.

Why Visit

The monument is an important place of remembrance for French Guiana. It recalls the history of slavery and the slave trade and stands as a symbol of the struggle for freedom and equality. The broken chains represent the end of oppression and the dawn of liberty; the work is also a call for justice and brotherhood.

History

The monument was unveiled on 9 December 2011, on the occasion of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. It was created by sculptor Jean-Luc Plé.

Practical Information

The monument is open to the public and accessible free of charge. It is located at the end of avenue Nelson Mandela in Cayenne.

Getting There

The monument is at the end of avenue Nelson Mandela in Cayenne.

Getting there

Location

Cayenne · Guyane

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Frequently asked questions

What does the "Broken Chains" monument commemorate?+

It commemorates the abolition of slavery and the memory of the victims of slavery and the slave trade. The broken chains symbolise liberation and the return of freedom.

When was the monument unveiled?+

It was unveiled on 9 December 2011, on the occasion of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.

Who created the monument?+

It was created by sculptor Jean-Luc Plé, in stainless steel, and stands 4 metres tall.

Is the monument freely accessible?+

Yes, the monument is open to the public and accessible free of charge, at the end of avenue Nelson Mandela in Cayenne.