FESTIVALS, HOLIDAYS AND OTHER ANNUAL EVENTS IN Cayenne

There are a number of festivals, holidays and other events celebrated in Cayenne each year. The main ones are listed below.

Carnival is the most important cultural event each year in Cayenne. From January to February, Cayenne's carnival draws thousands of visitors. Each weekend, the program of festivities includes music, processions, parades and masked balls, attended by the Touloulous, the queens of the carnival, dressed from head to toe!

On this day in 1848, slavery was abolished in French Guiana. Many events are scheduled to commemorate this anniversary across the country: theatre, music and dance performances as well as conferences.

This holiday celebrates both the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, the key event marking the beginning of the French Revolution, and the end of the privileges enjoyed by the clergy and the aristocracy. In Cayenne, a military parade is staged each year on July 14^th.

Many events are organised as part of the Cayenne Festival throughout the month of October: a pageant to elect Miss French Guiana, a jazz festival, concerts, a flea market, dance parties celebrating Guianese Creole folklore, etc.

CLIMATE AND WEATHER IN Cayenne

Month	Min. Average Temperature (°C/F°)	Max. Average Temperature (°C/F°)	Average Rains (MM)	Best Time to Travel
January	23/73	29/84	439/17.3	Not the best period to go
February	23/73	29/84	305/12.0	Not the best period to go
March	23/73	29/84	393/15.5	Not the best period to go
April	23/73	30/86	400/15.7	Not the best period to go
May	23/73	29/84	600/23.6	Not the best period to go
June	22/72	30/86	460/18.1	Not the best period to go
July	22/72	30/86	244/9.6	Good period to go
August	22/72	31/88	165/6.5	Good period to go
September	22/72	32/90	732.9	Good period to go
October	22/72	32/90	82/3.2	Good period to go
November	22/72	31/88	153/6.0	Good period to go
December	23/73	30/86	359/14.1	Not the best period to go

Cayenne Félix Eboué International Airport

Cayenne Félix Eboué International Airport is located approximately 17 kilometres (11 miles) from Cayenne.

• One terminal
• Getting from the airport to Cayenne and back:
  • By car
    • Access to Cayenne's city centre via the N2 road and the N4 road.
    • Short- and long-term parking lots are located near the airport (EUR 2 for 1 hour, EUR 48 for 72 hours).
    • Several car rental companies have counters at the airport.
  • By taxi
    • Taxis are available at the ranks just outside the airport. The fare to central Cayenne is about EUR 35.
• Services: shops, newsstands.
• Telephone: +594 (0)5 94 29 97 00 / +594 (0)5 94 29 97 52
• Website: http://www.guyane.cci.fr/fr/aeroport

GETTING AROUND Cayenne

The recommended way to explore Cayenne and the coast of French Guiana is by rental car.

By car

Driving a car is the best way to get around Cayenne. All of the municipalities along the coast, from Cayenne to Saint-Laurent and including a number of those located a bit inland, such as Roura or Saint-Georges, are reachable by either national or departmental roads.

By bus

Five urban bus lines serve Cayenne's various districts and run from 6 a.m. to about 8 p.m. Tickets cost EUR 1.10, or EUR 9.30 for a book of 10 tickets.

Visitor information

Upon your arrival in Cayenne, you can get in touch with local tourism professionals for further information and to help organise your stay.

Offers practical information and useful recommendations (accommodation, restaurants, public transport, festivals, cultural events, etc.).

• Address: 12 rue Louis Blanc, Cayenne
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.,Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Telephone: +594 (0)5 94 39 68 83
• Website: http://www.ville-cayenne.fr/a-la-decouverte-de-cayenne/

Currency and Exchange Rates

The currency used in France is the Euro (EUR).

HKD 1 = EUR 0.11

EUR 1 = HKD 9.09

The above exchange rate is given for information because is variable.

Medical information

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age.

For more information, contact Air France's international vaccination centre:

• Adress: 38 Quai de Jemmapes 75010 Paris
• Website: http://www.vaccinations-airfrance.fr
• Telephone: +33 (0)1 43 17 22 00
• To make a vaccination appointment:
  • online (click here)
  • call the centre at +33 (0)1 43 17 22 00

Tap water is safe to drink in Cayenne.

Administrative formalities

Entry requirements for the French overseas departments (Réunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Mayotte) are different from those applicable in mainland France.

Citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or the Swiss Confederation do not need to carry a visa.

To view the list of other countries whose citizens or nationals may travel to French Guiana without a visa, or for information on the types of travel documents required, visit the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

viewhttp://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/getting-a-visa/article/foreign-nationals-holding-ordinary

Useful addresses

To enjoy peace of mind during your stay in Cayenne, visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country.

Essential phrases

Good to know

00 594

+ phone number without the 0

-11 : 00
of time difference with
Hong Kong

BANKS

Usually open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Wednesday afternoons)

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

Usually open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed for midday break)

220 V / 50 Hz

Tipping
In Cayenne, a service charge is always included in the bill. If you are particularly pleased with the service, you may certainly leave a few extra euros on the table. But this additional tip is neither expected nor necessary.