What is "papaichton"

Papaïchton (the official spelling is Papaichton, but the spelling with a trema is the most frequent) is a commune in the overseas region and department of French Guiana. The village lies on the shores of the Maroni River, which used to be the only way to access the village.

The village which is the seat of the commune was named Papaïchton-Pompidouville in honour of the president Pompidou.

Papaïchton is home to some of the Aluku people and the seat of their granman.