Photos du Bénin
Discover le Bénin
Benin is a small country that seems to have everything Africa has to offer. First and foremost, it's the cradle of vodoun (voodoo), the traditional religion that crossed the Atlantic with the slaves. Benin is also home to Ouidah, one of the African ports that saw the most men leave in chains for the New World, and also boasts some fine examples of Afro-Brazilian architecture... The former Kingdom of Dahomey has a rich history, which you'll want to discover by following the trails that cut through a wide variety of natural landscapes, from the Atlantic coast to the Sahel, via the Atacora mountain range. It's also home to the Parc de la Pendjari, a UNESCO-listed sanctuary for African wildlife (still closed for security reasons in summer 2024), Lake Ahémé and its fishermen, and immense sandy beaches for a refreshing siesta after a grilled fish.
