The Île aux Lépreux visit is retained because the official heritage page confirms a free guided visit by Arnauld Heuret during the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine. The source describes the former leprosarium of the penal colony on an islet in the Maroni, with departure by pirogue in front of the tourist office and limited places by time slot. This is a strong regional heritage entry because it connects river geography, penal archives and the memory of an isolated medical site, making the Maroni itself part of the interpretation of place.
Visite commentée de l’Île aux Lépreux 2026
A free guided visit by pirogue to the former leprosarium site on the Maroni, tied to penal-colony memory.
About this event
Event Details
When:
19 September 2026 to 20 September 2026
Where:
Office de Tourisme de Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, 1 Esplanade Laurent Baudin, 97320 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana
Category:
Historical Heritage
Topic:
events
Region:
Guyane, France
Price: Free
Organizer: CIAP Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Although all events are verified at the time of publication, last-minute changes may occur. We advise visitors to consult the official organizer’s website before planning their visit.