Tanougou Falls
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Musée dAdjara
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Grand Marché
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Assemblée Nationale
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Water Tower
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Basilica
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Mosque
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Eglise St Michel
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Cathedral
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Musée da Silva
This wonderfully eclectic museum is housed in a beautiful 1870 Afro-Brazilian house.
Villa Karo
On the main road through the village, Villa Karo has a small gallery with great exhibitions.
Python Temple
Those interested in voodoo could visit the python temple, home to some 60 sleepy pythons. The guide explains some of the beliefs and ceremonies associated with the temple.
Fondation Zinsou
This fantastic exhibition space seeks to promote contemporary African art among Beninese people. The chic boutique sells beautiful art books and the cafe offers wi-fi access.
Musée dHistoire de Ouidah
Ouidahs main site is its Musée dHistoire de Ouidah, housed in the beautiful Fortaleza São João Batista, a Portuguese fort built in 1721. It retraces the towns slave-trading history and explores the links between Benin, Brazil and the Caribbean.
Musée Ethnographique de Porto Novo
Housed in a pretty colonial building, this museum is well worth a gander. The top floor is organised thematically around birth, life and death, with everything from costumes to carved drums. Downstairs theres an impressive display of ceremonial masks.
Musée Honmé
This establishment is housed in the walled compound of King Toffa, who signed the first treaty with the French in 1863. The site hasnt been well maintained and youll need some imagination to make something out of the bare chambers but François, the guide, puts on a good show.
Musée Régional de Natitingou
Housed in a colonial building built by slaves at the beginning of the 20th century, this museum gives an overview of life in Somba communities. The exhibition includes various musical instruments, jewellery, crowns and artefacts. Most interesting is the habitat room, which has mod
Centre Songhai
The Centre Songhai is a major research, teaching and production centre in sustainable farming. There are one-hour guided tours to visit the plantations and workshops. You can also buy the centres produce – anything from fresh quail eggs to biscuits and preserves. Songhai is about 1
Kota Falls
Fancy a refreshing dip? Consider heading to the Kota Falls, 15km southeast of Natitingou, off the main highway. You can swim in the pool at the bottom of the falls or just sit down and read in the cool shade of the undergrowth. Pure bliss! Hire a zem (CFA5000 per day) to get there.
Grand Marché de Dantokpa
The seemingly endless Grand Marché du Dantokpa is Cotonous throbbing heart, bordered by the lagoon and Blvd St Michel. Everything under the sun can be purchased in its labyrinthine lanes, from fish to soap, plastic sandals to goats, pirated DVDs to spare car parts. More traditional
