Artisanal Center, Cotonou

Nice place to visit for your art craft and local.

I call it “Craft Market” A beautiful place with beautiful art works and unique souvenirs. It’s also tourist attraction so things are a bit pricey there. I saw a crafted footwear that the price is 1500CFA higher than what I saw at the market. But if you don’t mind spending extra cash, you’ll surely love what you see. There’s a beautiful lounge just at the entrance (Babel Restolounge). I didn’t get to visit because I had limited time to spend. I love the designs of the building and the wooded furnitures. I should have a drink here next time I visit Again, I met a Nigerian 🇳🇬 vendor who is from Imo (Eastern part of Nigerian) and he was very nice to us. He speaks good English too so that was helpful as the communication was very smooth. After lot of kind words and persuasions, I bought this multipurpose bag for 2000CFA (see picture and video attached) and guess what? He gave my friend and I one beaded bracelet each 💃🏾💃🏾. Picture attached too. I could not take pictures at his store because my phone was dead. He offered to charge it but unfortunately he didn’t have my charger what he had was different. He was so nice ☺️ I’m glad I visited and I’ll also visit again.