17 articles to prepare your trip
Over 4 km in Ouidah, the Slave Route marks in six stages the journey of captives deported from the Gulf of Guinea, from Chacha Square to the Gate of No Return.
A 19th-century Afro-Brazilian building in the heart of Porto-Novo, the Great Mosque blends Islamic and Yoruba styles. Practical guide to visiting it in Benin.
A sacred ceremony of ancestral masks in the Vodoun pantheon, Egungun dance is performed in Ouidah, the spiritual capital of Beninese Vodoun. Origins, rituals and tips for attendance.
In northwestern Benin, Atakora is home to Pendjari National Park, UNESCO-listed Tata Somba, and Tanougou Falls. Practical guide to planning your visit.
The historic capital of Benin, Porto-Novo reveals five centuries of history between the Yoruba kingdom, Afro-Brazilian heritage, and preserved colonial architecture.
Pobè
On the border with Nigeria, Pobé reveals its sacred forests, Yoruba royal palaces, and local life far from mass tourism. An authentic stop in southern Benin.
Parakou
Capital of Borgou and heir to the Kobourou kingdom, Parakou is the key stopover in northern Benin: vibrant markets, living museum and ethnic crossroads.
Ouidah
A memorial city to the slave trade and the capital of Beninese voodoo, Ouidah blends the Slave Route, living temples and contemporary African art.
Natitingou
Natitingou, gateway to Atacora: Kota Falls, Tata Somba, Pendjari Park. The complete guide to planning your stay in northern Bénin.
Ketou
Once the capital of a Yoruba kingdom founded between the 10th and 14th centuries, Kétou preserves the magical gates of Akaba-Idena, the palace of the 48 Alaketu rulers, and the living memory of the Yoruba people.
Between Atlantic coconut groves, the Mono River and voodoo temples, Grand-Popo offers a peaceful and culturally rich stop on Benin's coast, 80 km from Cotonou.
Ganvié
Africa's largest floating village, Ganvié reveals itself by pirogue among stilt houses, a floating market, and water streets bordered by water hyacinths.
Djougou
At the doorstep of the Atacora mountains, Djougou is a vibrant transit hub: an animated market, a legacy of ancient salt trade routes, and the essential gateway to Pendjari National Park.
Between 41 sacred hills, a Yoruba royal palace and the Marian grotto of Arigbo, Dassa-Zoumé concentrates the spiritual and historical soul of central Bénin.
Allada
Allada, cradle of voodoo and birthplace of the Kings of Abomey, reveals its royal palace, python temple, and Dahomey Museum just an hour from Cotonou.
Located 9 km from Abomey, the underground village of Agongointo reveals 52 homes carved into the earth by Fon ancestors. A unique archaeological site in Benin.
Abomey
Former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey, Abomey preserves its UNESCO-listed royal palaces, bas-reliefs and vodoun heritage. Your guide to visiting.
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