Discover the charms of Cotonou Benin in 1 day

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cotonou
5 stops
1
Cotonou
Welcome at the airport by a member of “Benin Solidarity Trips” Dinner Overnight at the Inn.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Discover one of the most imposing monuments in Africa. Visiting this emblematic square of Benin will give the pretext to discuss the glorious history of Danhomê (now Benin) and the Amazons, the first all-female army corps. The visit of this high place will continue with a visit to an exceptional artistic work, the longest frescoed wall in Africa. It gives pride of place to the history of Benin and Africa and is found in many clips by renowned artists. This magnificent wall has been the site of expression for internationally renowned artists.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Fidjrosse Beach
Walk along the beach in the Fiji district. This walk will allow you to soak your feet in the Atlantic Ocean. It is an opportunity to frolic in the fine and warm sand of the seaside of Cotonou. This activity will make you thirsty. It will be time to enjoy the Beninese coconut and your thirst will be quenched by a refreshing coconut juice. It's the entry point to go and eat!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Place des Martyrs
This square, renamed Place des souvenirs, is a crossroads that offers views of the Presidency, the ORTB, the ancestor of the SRTB, the NNHU Hubert Maga. This place marks forever a historical event of Benin whose date is January 16, 1977. The Guide will take the time to tell you about the Marxist-Leninist adventure of Benin that led to this episode in the history of the People's Republic of Benin at the time!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
For a very long time, the place of military parades on the occasion of the independence of Benin, the Place de l'Etoile Rouge was the meeting place of Beninese youth. It offers a setting for the daily sport of cotton. It is also home to a part of the history of the People's Republic of Benin. The Guide will introduce you to the anecdote of Jacob, the peasant man who sits at the top of the monument that adorns this Red Star Square!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Cotonou-Ganvié
2 stops
6
Marche Dantokpa
The Point of Sale on Benin's largest lake, Lake Nokoué, is West Africa's largest Point of Sale. Unfortunately, he lives his last moments because he will be moved out of Cotonou. This Point of Sale offers a unique show of colors, animation and noises. Everything you can dream of is at Dantopka Point of Sale. What does Dantokpa mean? Don’t miss asking your Guide!
2 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Ganvie
A unique site in Africa! The Venice of Africa lets itself be won after about thirty minutes of transport by motorized canoe. Here we will discover the lives of the inhabitants of Ganvié. Point of Sale on Water, School on Water, Mass on Water. In a word, life on the water. It will be interesting to learn the history of this Beninese people who chose to live on water. What led these men and women to choose this way of life?
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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