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Located some 10 miles (8 nautical miles) off the coast of Kourou, the Ile Royale, Ile St-Joseph and Ile du Diable (Devil Island) form an archipelago that once was one of the most infamous penal colonies in the world. Numerous penitentiary buildings are still to be seen on the Ile Royale, offering striking landmarks of a prison system that lasted until 1946; you will visit the late 19th-c. convicts\u2019 hospital, the \u201cdeath-row\u201d quarters, the church and its presbytery, the madhouse, the lighthouse, etc. Some of the buildings \u2013 incl. houses formerly used by guards \u2013 have been restored to their original aspect and now accommodate visitors. The former guards\u2019 mess is actually a restaurant where you can have lunch while scanning a fine distant view of Devil Island.<\/p>\n
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8.00am \u2013 Gathering at the port of Kourou to board a sea shuttle (serving only the Ile Royale) or a catamaran (serving both the Ile Royale and Ile St Joseph).<\/p>\n
Between 9.30 and 10am \u2013 Landing on the Ile Royale. Free tour or guided tour starting at 10.30 in front of the Auberge des Iles. This tour will take you to the church, the hospital, the children\u2019s cemetery, the guards\u2019 quarters and the museum\u2014two hours of history and gripping tales of human survival.<\/p>\n
Wildlife is free to roam on the island and you will encounter numerous Agouti rodents, monkeys, macaws and iguanas along the many footpaths allowing for strolls; swimming is possible at the so-called \u201cpiscine des bagnards\u201d (convicts\u2019 swimming pool).<\/p>\n
Lunch will be served at the Auberge des Iles (drinks not included).<\/p>\n
If you took the \u201cCatamaran option\u201d, further sailing will transfer you to the Ile St-Joseph in the afternoon\u2014where you can visit more convicts\u2019 cells\u2014or enjoy the beach covered with seashells.<\/p>\n
5pm \u2013 Arrival back at Kourou.<\/p>\n
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Other lenghts are available.<\/p>\n
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| Duration<\/td> | 1 day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| Meeting point<\/td> | Kourou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| Departure time<\/td> | 7.30am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Texte” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] \n
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