| French Guiana Prefecture Building | |
|---|---|
Hôtel de préfecture de la Guyane | |
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  Location within French Guiana | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Cayenne |
| Country | French Guiana |
| Coordinates | 4°56′26″N 52°20′09″W / 4.94047°N 52.33571°W |
| Completed | 1729 (original) 1925 (current)[1] |
| Client | Prefecture of French Guiana Ministry of Armed Forces |
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]
- ^ a b "Demeure dite hôtel des Jésuites, puis du gouvernement, actuellement préfecture". Ministry of Culture (in French). Retrieved 4 May 2021.