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Photo and feature by William Farrington.
Please note information can change and AfricaSounds is not responsible for errors or omissions in information. AfricaSounds is not affiliated with any of the following hotels.
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Hotel Montjoyeux les
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Rear of the hotel facing the sea |
Hotel pool |
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Hotel Montjoyeux les Vagues -
“Discover paradise 5 minutes from downtown Cayenne” is the catch
phrase of this newly opened luxury hotel. The Montjoyeux les Vagues
makes for a memorable stay both as a resort destination and a
convenient location for business meetings. All rooms face Zéphir Bay
on one of the country's more picturesque beaches. The hotel is
also located close to the airport, and just a few miles from centre
ville Cayenne. Playful use of bright Creole color and with an
asian motif mark the interior design. The rear of the hotel faces
gardens, a pool and dramatic views of rock formations on the
beautiful sand beach which was deserted the day we visited. The
rooms are wonderful, spacious and lacking no amenities. Each
has a terrace overlooking the water, and for those wishing escape
from the sun there are electrically operated shades.
Amenities include pool, jacuzzi, WiFi, private
parking, and conference room.
A total of 20
studios and 2 Royal Suites.
PK4 Rte de Montabo,
chemin Grant - Cayenne 97300.
Tel. 05 94 30 20 20
Fax - 05 94 30 38 38
email:
montjoyeuxlesvagues@orange.fr
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| Balcony |
View of the landscaped gardens
and ocean |
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Hotel room featuring furniture
from local hardwoods |
Rock formations on the beach |
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Artistically designed lobby,
colorful with Asian motifs |
Whimsical umbrella in foyer with
locally carved wood furniture |
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Shade pulled down on the balcony
protecting from the sun |
Sunny breakfast room with fresh
fruits and baked bread |
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Auberge des Isles on
Isle Royale |
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Entrance to the hotel bar |
Olivia serving poission a la Taihitienne in the
salle de restaurant |
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Auberge des Iles and restaurant, Ile Royale
No one ever escaped from les Isles de Salut
when it served as a prison colony during the 1850s to the 1930s.
The colony was made famous to the world in the movie Papillon.
Now it is an escape
desination. Many of the original buildings are being renovated
including the central building which houses the Auberge des
Isles which previously served as staff quarters. Auberge des Iles,
houses a lobby bar on the ground floor, meals are served on the
verandah over looking Devil’s Island. Our Waitress, Olivia
(pictured above) served us Acoupa, a local fish grilled with a
creole sauce and rice over lunch at the hotel's restaurant.
Also on the menu that day was Boeuf Bourguigon and entres included
soup de poisson or poisson a la Tahitienne. The hotel guest
rooms, formerly staff quarters, are on the second floor. Catamaran
service operates on a daily basis from Kourou, arriving in the
morning and departing in the afternoon. Some local visitors to the
island choose to bring a hammock and stretch it between two palm
trees.
Accommodations are simple yet comfortable and
are room 60 euro
(1-3 people) with terrace 70 euro Hammock room 10 euro.
Tel. 05 9432 11 00
Fax 05 94 32 42 23
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Hotel lobby bar |
Hotel lobby bar |
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Olivia with Acoupa (local
favorite fish) grilled with sauce creole and rice |
Above and below - two views of
the Auberge des Isles |
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Second floor veranda outside
guest rooms |
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Hotel la Tentiaire, St Laurent du Maroni.
Located in the administrative district of this town on the Maroni River and border of Surinam. Formerly French penal colony it is a point of departure for journeys up river or into the forest jungle. photo william Farrington
Hotel La Tentiaire
12 av Prés Franklin Roosevelt
97320 St. Laurent du Maroni
phone: 05 94 34 26 00 fax 05 94 34 15 09 |
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Pool at rear of hotel |
Hotel entrance |
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Restaurant in hotel lobby where
breakfast is served |
Melinda at the front desk
greeting guests |
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Duplex guest room with balcony |
Another view of lobby restaurant |
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located on a quiet street off the main road close to centre ville |
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Moti Koté and view of rue Schoelcher |
Moti Koté and view of rue Schoelcher |
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Moti Koté,
a bed and breakfast
in a charming 19th century house in the heart of the Cayenne,
lovingly restored by owner Jenny Francis. Located on a quiet street
it offers more than its humble exterior lets on. Inside its
louvered wood doors one finds a calm oasis from the vicissitudes of
travel. The rear patio and garden is sheltered from the noise of
the street and comfortable rooms painted soothing colors. This
classic 19th century creole house offers amenities contemporary
travelers expect, WIFi, air conditioning, modern kitchen and laundry
facilities as well as a hammock stretched in the private garden. It
is in a perfect location to take in Cayenne for Carnival or
business, and easy walk to many of the city’s restaurants. It
is a complete apartment and a first floor with totally private
entrance.
website:
www.motikote.com
tel. 05 94 38 65 98
cell. 06 94 41 44 84
email motikote@wanadoo.fr
address: 42 rue
Schoelcher, Cayenne Fr. Guiana 97300
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| Jenny Francis on the patio with
view of enclosed garden |
Living room with
bar on left and louvered wooden doors to the street |
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| Central Hotel |
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A pleasant stay at the best price is the theme
of the Central Hotel in Downtown Cayenne. We found this to be true. As its name implies
the hotel is located in the heart of the city. Its 44 rooms are all
air conditioned and include a daily buffet breakfast. The
friendly staff also make The Central a sensible choice for travels
who enjoy a modest deal. Kitchenette and laundry services are
available for longer term guests.
Corner of rues
Becker et Molé
97300 Cayenne
Tél : (+33) (0594)
25.65.65
Fax : (+33) (0594)
31.12.96
Fax : (+33) (0594)
30.77.76
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La
Kaz Kreol
As its name
indicates this is a homey Kreol restaurant in the heart of Cayenne.
Its modest storefront exterior houses a charming, two roomed little
restaurant bustling with Kreol charm. we enjoyed a late lunch fresh
Acoupa in a creole sauce, other local specialties on the menu
included Stuffed Kassave, Wood Terrine, Agouti Stew, Crusty Prawns,
and Colombo of Pork. Our hostess was Parcily Yolaine and servers
Gilles and Maud.
Lunch - 12:00 to
2:30
Dinner - 7:30 to
10:00
Closed Sundays and
Mondays
35, Avenue d’Estrées,
Cayenne
Tel. 05 94 39 06 97
Fax 05 94 39 06 98
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Gilles and Maud servers at the
restaurant |
Maud is preparing rum drunk in
the local way with fresh squeezed lime, topped with sugar and rhum
agricola, shaken and stirred |
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A truly special off
the beaten path experience, Le Sapotille, is five star cuisine
located in a house in the midst of the rain forest. Known to
most by word of mouth, those who have found it are adventurers.
Arrangements are by reservation. When we arrived after dark a
row of candles led from the side of the road up to the house which
was also lit only by candles. Given the remoteness of the
location, we knew we were in for a special evening and the food did
not disappoint - in fact I can't remember enjoying a finer meal over
the course of our stay in this food obsessed country.
Le Sapotille menu items:
We started with olive oil and freshly baked bread, Shrimp Guianese with a potato and Onion confitte folowed by Civet di Agouti, (a local animal similar to rabbit) with a red wine sauce with fresh herbs and local spices and for dessert Ice Cream with local fruits and caramel sauce or Chocolate Fondue. Dominic was trained in France and before starting Le Sapotille was a chef on the Rennaisance One cruise lines
One can get to
Sapotille by road or boat. Sapotile is located just off the
Saint-Jean road (260 km from Cayenne) just 5 km outside the town of
Saint Laurent Maroni. It is also easily accessed by the Balaté
river close to an Ameridian village.
Accommodation in the form of hammock lodging are offered
Telephone:
0694 22 52 88.
Telephone:
0694 22 08 83
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Wine list printed on a leaf |
Tree frog curious about who was
visiting |
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Open air dining room underneath
the bambo and palm roof |
Maipouri Fricasse, oeufs
mayonnaise, lentils and beer |
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Le Pakira
Le Pakira Restaurant offers dining on the bank of the Sinnamary river beneath woven palm fronds, We stopped after a couple of hours on the road to St. Laurent du Maroni from Cayenne. Le Pakira was already crowded with locals and visitors choosing from Chicken or Maipouri (Tapir, wild pig) fricassee or Acoupa (a favorite local fish) pimentade, a tangy lemon sauce with chili pepper.Its daily menu features Guanese country cooking favorites include Brochette of Shark, Shrimps in Tomato sauce and wild game. open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch only 12:00 to 2:30.
14 bis, rue Constantin Verderosa, Sinnamary
Tel. 05 94 34 50 49 |
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Sinnamary River view from
restaurant |
Menu du jour (above and below) |
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Lunch being served |
Guests for lunch |
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architecture |
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Guests in the main dining room
being enjoying dinner
Shrimp bouillon in curried coconut milk |
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La Partagas,
centre ville Cayenne, Fr. Guiana. Partagas takes its name from a
factory of cigars in Cuba. The restaurant has existed for five years
and is directed by the couple Guy Paolo and Katia Becker. There is a
brisk air of efficiency in the way guests are greeted at the door,
seated and served that felt familiar to this New Yorker. Later we
were to find that the couple started there careers in New York -
Guy was a chef at BLT. Today, master chef Guy wishes to realize a
new concept which will unite Guianese and European kitchens and his
menu reflects this evolution. Guy also favors presenting food in the
American style signaling his professional training in New York.
We were treated to
an
appetizer of Foie Gras on Brioche with Apricot
chutney with Lentil salad and a Shimp Boullion in curried coconut
milk.
Address:
50 avenue Voltaire
Tel. 0594 30 51 36
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Foie Gras on Brioche with Apricot chutney with
Lentil salad |
Menu reflecting both European
and Guianese cuisines |
| Another view of the
dining room |
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Open air dining room at Ti Pic Kreol's restaurant and Bar, St. Laurent du Maroni, corner of rues Thieers et Tourtet in tghe city center. As we found elsewhere in Guiana a plain storefront exterior belies the rich interior. At Tipic Kreol, settings include garden dining, a patio, and terrace open air beneath the bamboo and palm frond roof or a formal dining room room, and bar. Serving French and the traditional cuisine of west Guiana, the menu features “Jamais Goute” locally caught fish served whole grilled or smoked “a la canne a sucre”, game meats, creole blood sausages and fresh juices. “Jamais Goute” locally caught fish served whole grilled or smoked “a la canne a sucre”, game meats, creole blood sausages and fresh juices. Tel. 05 94 34 09 83
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Please note information can change and AfricaSounds is not responsible for errors or omissions in information. AfricaSounds is not affiliated with any of the following hotels. All photos by William Farrington unless otherwise noted or provided by hotels and restaurants..
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