[1] In 1679, the Society of Jesus received permission to build a simple wooden house at site.

In 1729, the building was replaced by a brick U-shaped structure and served as a monastery,[2] and mission for the conversion of slaves and Amerindians.

In 1801, Victor Hugues took residence in the building,[1] and the first floor became the seat of the Governors of French Guiana.

In 1984, the Ministry of Armed Forces was relocated to the ground floor and the remainder of the building was renovated.

Since 1985, the first floor is home to the seat of the Prefect of French Guiana.