Residence of the Sub-Préfet

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The Résidence du Sous-Préfet is a historic monument located in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Guyana. Filed by order of 4 June 1993, it bears witness to the prison history of the region, having served as housing for the director of the bagne. This building embodies the architectural heritage of the 19th century colonial and prison administration.

Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, founded as a prison in the mid-19th century, was a key place in the French bagne system in Guyana. The presence of this type of residence reflects the hierarchical organization of the prisons, where the directors lived close to the detention sites. These monuments today recall a period marked by the deportation and exploitation of convicts, in a complex colonial context.

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