My husbands favorite movie is Papillon and he asked me if it is possible to visit Devil's Island..(third smallest island) ......French Guiana.....anyone know? Thanks in advance for your answers!!!
2007-02-15 14:37:00 · 1 answers · asked by Melissa 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Yes. It is a popular torist destination.
The Îles du Salut (in English: Salvation Islands) are a group of small islands of volcanic origin about 11 km off the coast of French Guiana (14 km north of Kourou) in the Atlantic Ocean. Although closer to Kourou, the islands are part of Cayenne commune (municipality), specifically Cayenne 1er Canton Nord-Ouest.
Île du Diable is better known as Devil's Island. The total area is 0.62 km2 (62 hectares) The islands were used as a penal colony from 1852 onwards, earning them a reputation for harshness and brutality. This system was gradually phased out and has been completely shut down since 1953. Nowadays the islands are a popular tourist destination. The islands were featured in the novel by Henri Charriere, 'Papillon'. He was imprisoned here for 9 years.
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2007-02-15 19:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by uoptiger_79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋