Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
from 10pm Wed-Sun)
This trendy nightclub is a fa-
(Blvd du 13 Janvier; admission around CFA5000;
vourite haunt of rich young Togolese.
Le 54
BAR
( 22 20 62 20; Blvd du 13 Janvier; 10am-midnight Thu-Sun)
A nice blend of exhibition space, af-
fordable craft and jewellery, and a vibrant restaurant-bar. There's great live music
Thursday to Sunday, catering for all musical tastes.
Shopping
Village Artisanal
SOUVENIRS
( 221 68 07; Ave de la Nouvelle Marche; 8am-5.30pm Mon-Sat)
At this easy-going centre you'll
see Togolese artisans weaving cloth, carving statues, making baskets and lampshades,
sewing leather shoes and constructing cane chairs and tables - all for sale at reasonable
fixed prices.
Information
INTERNET ACCESS
There are numerous internet cafes in Lomé. Expect to pay CFA300 per hour.
MONEY
All banks change cash. Banks with ATMs are easy to find in the centre; they accept Visa
cards.
8am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat)
This is the only place that accepts MasterCard in Togo; also ac-
cepts Visa and has an ATM.
SAFE TRAVEL
There are pickpockets around the Rue de Grand Marché and along Rue du Commerce.
Avoid walking on the beach alone, especially at night.
