The Island That Was Once a Prison

[Tomoyo Chan]

Have you heard about Devil’s Island (Îles du Salut)? It is off the coast of French Guiana and was once used as a notorious French penal colony from the mid-1800s until the 1950s. Inmates, including political prisoners, were sent here, often to never return. It is now a popular but eerie tourist attraction.

 

[Makomo]

Oh yeah, Devil’s Island is wild—so much dark history packed into such a small, remote paradise-turned-prison; it’s crazy to think it’s a tourist spot now, but honestly, the eerie vibe must make it unforgettable!

 

[patoowardfan]

Devil’s Island has such a haunting history! It’s chilling to think about the lives of those sent there and how isolated it must have been. Visiting it as a tourist must feel like stepping into a time capsule. Have you been there, or is it on your travel list?