Markets French Guiana

The Saint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock market enjoys an excellent reputation in the region. Located on the banks of the river, a stone's throw from the main village square, the atmosphere is both popular and cosmopolitan. You'll find both game and fresh fish at much lower prices than in Cayenne. It's also worth noting that some Amerindians come here to sell their handicrafts. A not-to-be-missed event on your visit to Saint-Georges. The market days are long enough for you to get there in the morning.

The Cayenne farmers' market is held every Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Super NKT (formerly Super U) shopping center, on departmental road number 8. Producers, breeders, farmers and restaurateurs set up their stalls and offer the week's harvests. You'll find fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as a variety of other products, sometimes different from those found on the Cayenne market. All in a friendly, popular atmosphere.

Every Sunday, the Javouhey market spreads out its stalls to the delight of locals and tourists alike, who flock there in droves to shop for the fruits and vegetables you'll almost certainly only see here: combava, cinnamon apple, rosa apple, dragon fruit... Hmong specialties are also on offer: sticky rice in banana leaves, shrimp soup, nem and pies of all kinds. It's a great way to savour some tasty specialities and take home some memories.

The town's market is a delightful surprise, bringing together fruit and vegetable producers, artisans and retailers. Set on a large parking lot, it's not as beautiful and complete as the Cayenne market, but it nevertheless offers a wide selection of local fruit and vegetables. Small craftsmen also sell honey and wax clothing. And if you're feeling peckish, you'll find several stalls selling Asian food, crêpes, andouillettes...