After this, the village was under French rule until 1830.
They describe the final days of French rule on the island.
Post cards of the town under French rule can be seen here.
It was the first time soldiers were in charge of public order since French rule ended 26 years ago.
They were active in its local and municipal administration during French rule.
The hospital was established in 1911 during the French colonial rule.
He went to prison for forming a group to fight French rule.
French rule was brought to an end in 1814 with the victory over Napoleon.
Under French rule, men were allowed to wear their costumes during military service.
African culture thus remained strong among slaves to the end of French rule.
