French Colonial architecture has a long history, beginning in North America in 1604 and being most active in the Western Hemisphere (Caribbean, Guiana, Canada, Louisiana) until the 19th century, when the French turned their attention more to Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

The capital, Cayenne, reflects French architectural styles with colonial-era buildings, cathedrals, and historic structures that capture the colonial influence on French Guiana's urban landscape. French customs and holidays like Bastille Day are celebrated alongside Indigenous and Creole festivals, highlighting a layered cultural identity.

Chapters in this book cover an array of topics from urban development in the French colonies, secular architecture, vernacular architecture, to structures built by free people of colour as well as slaves that all contributed to the French colonial empire.

Les autres styles architecturaux contemporains incluent le géorgien colonial, le colonial hollandais et le colonial espagnol. L'architecture française coloniale a pris son essor dans les territoires de l'Illinois et de la Louisiane française , et l'on considère qu'elle a été largement influencée par les traditions constructives du Canada ...

2023年11月11日 · Explore the transformation of Cayenne's Architecture from colonial roots to modern designs in French Guiana's vibrant capital city.

French Empire / French Guiana / Civic and Military / Cayenne, Caserne Loubère Colonial Architecture Project Photos of European colonial architecture around the world

2020年2月13日 · Our first few days were spent in Cayenne, capital of French Guiana. Here we tucked into delicious Vietnamese pho (courtesy of the Hmong and Vietnamese who have settled here), wandered the streets admiring the French colonial architecture, and visited a couple of museums. From Cayenne, we made our way to Kourou.

2024年10月30日 · Cayenne's architecture embodies a blend of colonial and modern styles, with European and Creole design influences. The central Place des Palmistes, bordered by majestic palm trees and historic buildings, serves as a social and cultural hub, hosting markets, parades, and local gatherings.

In colonial times, French Guiana, located on the north coast of South America, was part of the circum-Caribbean region and participated in the triangular trade. Beginning with their arrival in 1665, Jesuit missionaries had control over the religious affairs for the colony and gained a very influential position within the colonial population ...

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