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FRENCH GUIANA / Land of extremes

From the equatorial forest to outer space, Guiana covers it all. Originally a land of Amerindians, the arrival of a significant foreign population has given it great cultural diversity. Despite a chaotic past during which slavery gave way to penal colonies, the region has preserved its exceptional natural heritage.
Feature : Patrick Forget

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GEVAUDAN / On the tracks of the beast

On June 19, 1767, the hunter Jean Chastel killed an animal on the side of the Mount Mouchet, not far from village. This put an end to the terror that reigned in Gévaudan during three years of attacks and massacres. Yet, the mystery remains about the origin of this scourge.
Photos : Stéphane Gautier Text : Aurore Staiger