French Guiana Prefecture Building
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The French Guiana Prefecture Building (French: Hôtel de préfecture de la Guyane) is the seat of the Prefect of French Guiana. It is located in Cayenne, French Guiana, France. It was originally built as a monastery of the Jesuits. In 1762, it became the headquarters of the Colonial Government. Since 1946, it is used by the prefecture. In 1978, it became a monument historique (historic monument).[1]
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French Guiana Prefecture Building | |
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Hôtel de préfecture de la Guyane | |
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Town or city | Cayenne |
Country | French Guiana |
Coordinates | 4.94047°N 52.33571°W / 4.94047; -52.33571 |
Completed | 1729 (original) 1925 (current)[1] |
Client | Prefecture of French Guiana Ministry of Armed Forces |
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