French Guiana Colonial Records

French Colonization (1763-1809)
In 1763 a large group of French settlers were sent to establish French Guiana. A Portuguese military effort took French Guiana in 1809.

Portuguese Colonization (1809-1814)
In 1809 a Portuguese military action took French Guiana and gave it to the Portuguese in Brazil. It was returned to France control in 1814.

French Colonization (1814-today)
The French received back control of French Guiana from the Portuguese in 1814. French Guiana continues as an overseas department and region of France today.