Some fifty years ago, Prince Sihanouk decided to make Kep the Cambodian Riviera. Political events prevented him from carrying out his project. What remains of the ancient town is reminiscent of the ruins of Pompeii: the casino and colonial villas of this seaside resort (founded in 1908) were systematically destroyed by the Vietnamese army when it withdrew from Cambodia in 1989. But for some years now, old villas have been rehabilitated and guesthouses and even hotels have sprung up. So Kep is no longer the ghost town it was just ten years ago, and development has resumed its course... for better or for worse. The beach backs onto a lush green mountain, into which cornice roads have been carved. At weekends, many Khmers come here with friends or family to enjoy a drink under the small awnings built along the coast. Perfect for sunsets.Offshore, to the west-southwest, lies the large Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc. The beach is pretty unremarkable. However, it is possible to be transported by a fisherman for a pleasant stroll of a few hours at sea or to go to Rabbit Island, a place worthy of Robinson Crusoe. That said, the beaches on the Vietnamese border are also well worth a visit. When it comes to tourism, the future is uncertain. Developers seem to have recently discovered the area's potential, and the landscape is undergoing many changes.

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Salines entre Kep et Kampot. Nicolas HONOREZ
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