Les chaînes brisées, monument en mémoire de l'esclavage

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.

It 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, in stainless steel, and stands 4 metres tall.

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