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Discover the best top things to do in Atlantique Department, Benin including Lac Nokoue, Musee de la Fondation Zinsou, La Porte Du Non Retour, Ouidah Museum of History, Temple des Pythons.
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1. Lac Nokoue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By 405robertw405
Well worth a trip to this interesting village with all buildings on stilt over the lake. Went with a local so no trouble finding dock for boats or negotiating price. Fees really minimal and a bargain if going in a group since boat was a flat rate. Our boat had a young man who offered to act as a guide "for whatever we wished to pay" though there was a suggestion of CFA5000 - less than $10. Stanislaus said he was a resident, told us all about the history and explained how the fishing works. Was open to any question and though he spoke very little English he spoke slowly in clear French making most of the tour understandable to my limited French. Only two stops to shop and nothing at all pushy in either place. They were pleasant interludes. All in all a fascinating half day visit in a country not long on things to do in down time/
2. Musee de la Fondation Zinsou
3. La Porte Du Non Retour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By 122achillet
While visiting the slavery historical.city of Ouidah, this is one of the must seen site to better understand the approach used by thos eho entertained this horrible trade for years. This represents one of the process to be followed to enable slaves to forget about their roots and history once they embarked in the journey to their new destinations where they will serve as merchandise.
4. Ouidah Museum of History
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4.0 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By JamesFFC - Maidenhead, United Kingdom
It is well worth walking the whole of the Route des esclaves. You can start from the Ouidah Museum of History and end at the gate of no return. The museum itself has some fascinating images showing the assimilation that took place from west African slaves bringing food, dance, and culture over to the Americas. The artifacts and images from the slave trade are horrific and it really makes you think about the dreadful conditions these people were forced into. Well worth the time to tour around. Entrance is free although, at the end of the tour, you donate what you want to the guide. Guides can be conducted in both French and English.
5. Temple des Pythons
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Boguszooo - Krakow, Poland
The temple is rather small, but they do have a room full of snakes - I would estimate 30-40 pythons of various sizes. You can safely take them in your hand and make the obligatory photos with the snake calmly resting on your neck (or in your hands). Its definitely a must-see when you are in Ouidah!
