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Fort Ceperou, Cayenne

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Climb up to Fort Ceperou and explore what’s left of this centuries-old fortification. A bell tower and a few fort walls are all that remain, perched up on top of one of the highest points in the town. This spot offers some of the best views of the city. The fort's remains lie in ruins, giving the site an atmosphere of an aging fortress that has seen its fair share of battles. With our world travel planner, Cayenne attractions like Fort Ceperou can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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By Jez B On March 17, 2018

Unfortunately the fort has been left to decay and there is no information on display to explain the history of the building either. At best a 10 minute diversion. more »
By Guy-Ventenac11 On March 7, 2018

Ce fort Ceperou construit en 1652 présente peu d'intérêt. Il est plutôt délabré, le seul avantage qu'il présente est la vue dégagée qu'il offre sur la Ville de Cayenne et sur l'océan. Ceperou était un... more »

This Cépérou fort built in 1652 this little interest. It is rather run down, the only advantage he presents is the clear view it offers on the city of Cayenne and the ocean. Cépérou was a native American Chief, who has given ground to Poncet de Brétigny, he had a son named Cayenne which gave its name to the city.

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By TTLECLERC On February 19, 2018

Superbe vue c’est le point de vue de la ville le plus haut . Il y a un parking à proximité. Quelques escaliers. more »

Great view it is the point of view of the city the highest. There is a car park nearby. A few stairs.

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By Yonir R On August 10, 2017

A bit disappointed 😞 Not properly maintained

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By Bilbon SACQUET On February 20, 2018

Ce fort délabré qui date de l'an 1627 présente peu d'intérêt, peut-être la vue qu'il offre sur l'océan et sur la ville de Cayenne. Il a été construit sur un terrain acquis par Poncet de Brétigny qui l'a acheté au chef amérindien Cépérou, roi des galibis, il a eu un fils prénommé Cayenne qui a donné son nom à la ville.

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This fort rundown that dates back to the year 1627 this little interest, perhaps the view it offers on the ocean and the city of Cayenne. It was built on land acquired by Poncet de Brétigny who bought it to the native American chief Cépérou, King of the galibis, he had a son named Cayenne which gave its name to the city.

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By Panda Routard On December 2, 2017

Quelle belle vue sur l'océan à l'ouest et sur la belle ville de Cayenne à l'est. En contrebasse, on peut ainsi apercevoir la place des Palmistes et les différents bâtiments communaux. A faire avant de découvrir le marché de Cayenne, car ça monte un peu pour surplomber la ville ! Accès le plus rapide via la rue du Fort-Cépérou...

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What a beautiful view on the ocean to the West and the beautiful city of Cayenne to the East. In bass, so can be seen the place of Palm kernels and the various municipal buildings. Do before discovering the market of Cayenne, because it goes up a bit for overhanging the city! The faster access through the street of the Fort-Cépérou...

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By sylvain billerey On January 27, 2018

Très joli site..

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Very nice site...

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By Nicolas SIMON On April 11, 2018

Une belle vue de Cayenne

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A beautiful view of Cayenne

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