WELCOME TO THE BEAUTY OF
COTONOU
Flying together, moving forward together
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Welcome to the vibrant city of Cotonou where beauty manifests itself in a charming way. The Beninese city of Cotonou is a port city on the south coast. The bustling port city of Cotonou in the West African nation of Benin offers travellers a large market, fascinating art galleries and unforgettable architecture. It is the gateway to the world’s only town on stilts and the birthplace of the sacred religion of Vodun.
Cotonou is home to shorelines with lush tropical scenery that lead to beach resorts that provide a relaxing trip.
The official language is French, which coexists with other languages such as Fon, Bariba, Yoruba, Adja, Houeda and Fulfulde.
Tourism & Places of Interest
Cotonou is a mosaic of authenticity and modernity, a city where ancestral cultures blend harmoniously with urban and modern vitality. Among its jewels are:
- Museum of Ethnography of Porto-Novo
- National Park of the Mono Peninsula
- Fondation Zinsou, a contemporary art museum
- Highlights such as “le fou du village” and “le temple de pythons”
- Fidroset Beach & Dantokpa Market, largest in West Africa
Accommodation
Enjoy luxurious hotels in Cotonou:
- Hotel du Lac
- Hotel Golden Tulip Le Diplomate
- Hotel Maison Rouge
Gastronomy
Cotonou offers a wide gastronomic range influenced by French and African cuisine:
- La Cabane du Pecheur – peaceful, clean, sea views
- Enjoy slow beer sipping while admiring the day pass by
Climate
Cotonou has a tropical climate, with a rainy season from April to October and a dry season from November to March. The average annual temperature is 27°C.
