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The Cayenne Penal Colony, known as Devil's Island, was a French prison in the Salvation Islands, French Guiana, operating from 1852 to 1952. Notorious for brutality, high mortality and use for political prisoners, such as the Dreyfus case. The prison system covered several islands, each with specific purposes, and also had facilities on the South American continent. The penal system was gradually closed from 1946 to 1953, following public criticism and the impact of World War II. The Salut Islands became tourist destinations in the late 20th century.
