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Discover Cotonou

Economic capital of Benin, Cotonou is considered the largest city in the country. Swarming everywhere with its incessant traffic, we especially remember Cotonou its great cultural richness with its various historical monuments containing notorious events of the past during European domination. Crowd bath guaranteed at the Dantokpa market or a return to calm on the beach of Fidjrosse, Cotonou knows how to seduce all travelers passing through. The name Kùtɔ́nû means "mouth of the river of death" in fon-gbe.

Restaurant

Cotonou brings together countless possibilities to satisfy your hunger. To taste the wonders of Beninese cuisine from north to south, from west to east and even from other countries such as Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Togo, etc., a huge choice of restaurants and cafes is available. offers to you in atmospheres as warm as varied. Restaurants, bars, brasseries, tea rooms, ice cream parlors, taverns or pubs invite gourmets from all over the world to feast.

The 5 best recommended restaurants in Cotonou

1. In front of the sea
2. Jaaba
3. THE PRINCIERE MAQUIS
4. Livingston
5. THE BARRACUDA

Top Attractions

The place of the red star

Place de l'Etoile Rouge is a strategic roundabout in Cotonou designed by a Chinese architect during the revolutionary period in Benin. It is a majestic place in aerial view offering a beautiful image of "star on earth" to the passengers of the planes about to land.

Abomey Historical Museum

The Abomey Historical Museum was created in 1944 under the colonial administration. It is housed in the palace of King Ghezo (1818-1858). This Museum has a heritage made up of more than 1400 objects which testify to the richness of the civilization of the kingdom of Danxomè which has evolved over three centuries.

Bab's Dock

Located about ten kilometers from Cotonou on the fishing route, the Bab's Dock offers a place of freshness and unexpected relaxation.

The slave route

The slave route, which was the subject of a major historical reconstruction for the Ouidah 92 festival, retraces the painful geographical and historical journey marking the different stages of exile Sales areas (Brazil district), Marking areas and warehouses, The crossing of the lagoon and the boarding beach. This journey of memory is enhanced by places of commemoration (memorial, tree of return, door of no return,.

Cinema

French cultural Center

A true crossroads for artists in Cotonou, it also has a library and an auditorium (for conferences and debates). The periodic agenda of scheduled events can be viewed on the center's website.

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Cinema Concorde

Transport

The city of Cotonou uses a multitude of means of transport. As everywhere in West Africa, the bus remains the occupants' most used means of transport, but often remains disorganized.

Zem or Taxi-moto

The motorcycle taxi or "Zémidian" is a motorized two-wheeler of Chinese production for the most part. they are the modes of road transport most used by users. Thanks to increased mobility, they cover large distances in less time and easily access city districts and remote areas. Their price also remains accessible and flexible.

buses and minibuses

In Cotonou they are found in Saint-Michet and Tokpa. They are present in certain stations in order to serve the traffic inside. Their price is among the lowest and the comfort remains acceptable.

City taxis

city ​​taxis are very popular in the city of Cotonou. It is the privileged mode of transport of the middle class. They play a considerable role in common urban transport. Recognizing a taxi-ville is easy in Cotonou; they often approach a yellow color as a paint and it is in great demand for transport over 30km