Fort Diamant

Fort Diamant is an old coastal battery located in the town of Rémire-Montjoly, in the coastal area of the overseas department and region of France, French Guiana. It is now depicted as historical ruins that have been repaired. The building of this significant structure began in 1840 and was completed nine years later, in 1849.

It was designated as a Historic Monument in its entirety in May 1980, and the entire edifice is made entirely of basalt rubble and bricks, while quietly dominating the entrance to the Mahury River's extensive estuary. The shape of Fort Diamant, which is made up of three distinct portions, is intriguing. The fort's upper section is a redan in the shape of a letter "V" with 2 meter (7 foot) thick walls. The center section may have been designed as dwelling quarters for those who would inhabit and protect the fort, while the final section is a half-moon battery with five cannons. A deep moat filled with water surrounded the fort in the hopes that it would not be readily captured.

Despite its lack of tourist appeal, Fort Diamant is regarded as a hat still has essential stories to tell about its lengthy past.

Location: Route des plages, Remire-Montjoly