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In Gabon, shops are generally open until 7pm and closed between 12pm and 3pm, with the exception of some large supermarkets (M'bolo, Géant CKDO). They do not open on Sundays, except in some cases in the morning. In São Tomé and Príncipe, Saturday afternoons and all-day Sundays are often off. In the evening, night falls very quickly, and the few stores close around 5 - 6 pm.

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Few stores offer local arts and crafts. However, you will find some interesting art galleries in Libreville. Many decorating houses work with West, South and North African countries, or bring in objects and furniture from Asia and even the Philippines. You'll find some very fine pieces at high prices, and import duties are particularly onerous.
In the town center, there's a large craft village where you can find local items and objects from West and North Africa, as well as a smaller village near the seafront. If you're interested in an item, you'll have to bargain hard!
When it comes to food, you'll find everything in Libreville, but prices, especially for European products, are quite high. All the major supermarkets and even the small local mini-markets are well-stocked, with the exception of fresh produce, which is really only available in supermarkets. Everywhere, small stores, "Chez le Malien", even if today the owners are less and less from Mali, stay open quite late in the evening, on weekends and public holidays. They sell essentials and telephone top-up cards. At the markets (Mont-Bouët, Petit Paris, street stalls), fresh fruit and vegetables are readily available.

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In addition to masks, there are beautiful sculptures in Mbigou stone, a mineral from the south of the country known for its ease of carving. Sculptures and statuettes range in color from gray to green or garnet.

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