Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
tic hotel with a colonial feel and just a handful of spare rooms. It gets high marks from
travellers for its relaxing garden full of mango trees and its on-site restaurant (mains from
CFA2500). Various excursions can be organised.
Chez Delphano
OPEN-AIR RESTAURANT
$
( 93 64 02 40; mains CFA800-1900; breakfast, lunch & dinner daily)
This delightful
maquis
is a
winner. Marguerite prepares exquisite Beninese cuisine in a jovial atmosphere. She also
prepares
crêpes
in the morning, with freshly ground coffee and a mountain of fruit. Yum!
Chez Delphano is north of Rond-Point de la Préfecture.
Information
You'll find banks and internet cafes in Bohicon, 9km east of Abomey.
Tourist Office
( 95 79 09 45, 94 14 67 30; Office du Tourisme d'Abomey; 9am-1pm & 3-6pm Mon-Fri,
9am-4pm Sat)
Has some interesting brochures and can provide information about Abomey's
main sights. It also keeps a list of accredited guides (some of whom speak English) and
can arrange guided tours. Ask for Gabin Djimassé, the knowledgeable director. It's near
the Rond-Point de la Préfecture.
Getting There & Away
Plenty of bush taxis depart from Cotonou (CFA3000, three hours), sometimes with a con-
nection at Bohicon.
Zemi-johns
(CFA800) frequently run between Abomey and Bohicon.
ATT and Confort Lines buses (between Cotonou and Natitingou) stop in Bohicon on
the way.
