Shape your trip

Explore the destinations of southern Benin

Each destination reveals a different side of Benin, between living heritage, lake landscapes, memory and coastal ease.

Urban Life Cotonou The Vibrant Metropolis
Urban Life Ideal stay : 1 to 2 days

Cotonou

The Vibrant Metropolis

Between modernity and tradition, discover the energy of West Africa’s great markets and the elegance of the new Amazon Statue.

Culture & History Porto-Novo The City of Three Names
Culture & History Ideal stay : 1 day

Porto-Novo

The City of Three Names

Explore the administrative capital, its royal museums, its unique Afro-Brazilian architecture and its soothing gardens.

Culture & History Abomey City of Kings
Culture & History Ideal stay : 1 to 2 days

Abomey

City of Kings

Travel back in time in the historic capital of Danxomè, a major sanctuary of African history listed by UNESCO.

Nature & Relaxation Ganvié The Venice of Africa
Nature & Relaxation Ideal stay : 1 day

Ganvié

The Venice of Africa

A timeless experience on Lake Nokoué, where an entire city stands on stilts and the pirogue reigns supreme.

Culture & History Ouidah Memory & Spirituality
Culture & History Ideal stay : 1 day

Ouidah

Memory & Spirituality

A city of art and history, from the Slave Route to the Door of No Return and the mysteries of the Temple of Pythons.

Nature & Relaxation Grand-Popo Between River and Sea
Nature & Relaxation Ideal stay : 2 days

Grand-Popo

Between River and Sea

A haven of rest between the calm waters of the Mono River and Atlantic waves, with the Bouche du Roy and its mangroves.