Comment aller à Ganvié depuis Cotonou ?

L'embarcadère principal se trouve à Abomey-Calavi, à 30 minutes de Cotonou. Vous pouvez y aller en taxi ou en zemidjan. Une fois sur place, nos guides vous attendent pour la traversée du Lac Nokoué.

Quel est le meilleur moment pour visiter la cité lacustre ?

Pour profiter de la meilleure lumière et du calme du Lac Nokoué, nous recommandons une visite entre 8h00 et 10h00 le matin. C'est aussi le moment idéal pour voir le marché flottant.

Ganvié stilt village on Lake Nokoué, Benin

The largest stilt village in Africa

A city rising
from the lake

Forget conventional tours. Embark with our native guides to discover the secrets of stilt houses, the floating market at dawn, and the true soul of the city.

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1717

Founded

30 000+

Inhabitants

Centuries of history

Experience

Floating Market

Hundreds of pirogues gather at dawn. The economic heart of the stilt village.

Experience

Ganvié by Night

Dinner on stilts, night pirogue, dawn market. 95% of visitors never see this.

Experience

Acadja Fishing

A unique fishing technique. Branches planted in the lake create artificial reefs.

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Sleep on the Lake

Chez Roger

25 000 — 35 000 FCFA / night

Lakeside lodge, solar electricity, breakfast included.

Chez Monique

35 000 — 50 000 FCFA / night

Central location near the market, family atmosphere, dinner on request.

The largest stilt village in Africa

A city rising
from the lake

Forget conventional tours. Embark with our native guides to discover the secrets of stilt houses, the floating market at dawn, and the true soul of the city.

Plan your visit See tours

1717

Founded

30 000+

Inhabitants

Centuries of history

Experience

Floating Market

Hundreds of pirogues gather at dawn. The economic heart of the stilt village.

Experience

Ganvié by Night

Dinner on stilts, night pirogue, dawn market. 95% of visitors never see this.

Experience

Acadja Fishing

A unique fishing technique. Branches planted in the lake create artificial reefs.

Personalized