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Café Boson

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Djègbadji


Address

plage Benin, Ouidah, Benin

Contact

+234 814 268 4028

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (930 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: monument (9) history (9) return (8) slaves (8) site (7) tour (7) African (6) construction (6) visit (6)
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  • 4/5 David J. 5 years ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Sobering experience with knowledgable guides who are readily available as you enter the site. The beach and waves help provide an unnatural calm while you contemplate the weight of this landmark. Nearby market is interesting and prices are reasonable as well. Take some time to support local business here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Salem “Nuella” H. 4 years ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Very historic site, that portrays the story of brutal slavery that would move you to tears!!! (thank God it's a thing of the past) it has Wi-Fi and just opposite a very lovely Jamaican Bar, you don't want to miss trying. Their food is clean and sweet especially the fish!!! Plus you could always camp and have barbecue and games there.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 fasugba j. 4 years ago on Google • 16 reviews
    It means the point of no return in English, the name is making you shiver right? No need to fear slave trade has been abolished decades ago. The place is a historic sight to remind you of the tremendous agony and pain slaves went through during the slavery era, there are several monuments scattered around to take you back down memory lane but ofcourse with the right your guide which will be provided for you at the ministry at a very cheap price. Port Did Non Detour gave me an unforgettable experience.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roseline Eyenike (. 4 years ago on Google
    A historic place that details the inhumane treatment meted on African forefathers in a bid to enhance economic scale. Slavery a tale of pain.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L L. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Very impressive memorial being constructed for the Point of No Return. Still surrounded by solid construction fencing but you can still look over to see the progress. Just up the road is another monument. No fee to access the site.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tchekounou Rocard K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Door of No Return is a concrete and bronze memorial arch in the city of Ouidah, Benin. The arch, which is on the beach, was erected in 1995 on the initiative of UNESCO and commemorates the deportation of millions of captives enslaved to the colonies across the Atlantic in the slave trade. Several artists have collaborated with the architect of the project, Yves Ahouen-Gnimon. The columns and bas-reliefs are the creations of the Beninese artist Fortuné Bandeira, the egungun, by Yves Kpede, and the bronzes, by Dominque Kouas Gnonnou The Maison des Esclaves on Goree Island, Senegal, which also commemorates African slaves deported to America. (Original) La Porte du non retour est un arc mémorial en béton et bronze dans la ville d'Ouidah, au Bénin. L'arc, qui se trouve sur la plage, fut érigé en 1995 à l'initiative de l'UNESCO et commémore la déportation des millions de captifs mis en esclavage en direction des colonies d'outre-Atlantique dans la traite négrière. Plusieurs artistes ont collaboré avec l'architecte du projet, Yves Ahouen-Gnimon. Les colonnes et bas-reliefs sont les créations de l'artiste béninois Fortuné Bandeira, les egungun, d'Yves Kpede, et les bronzes, de Dominque Kouas Gnonnou La Maison des Esclaves sur l'île de Gorée, au Sénégal, qui commémore également les esclaves africains déportés vers l'Amérique.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sechiquita J. 8 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Words cannot describe my experience today!. We had an excellent tour guide but it's going to take me a moment to unpack the knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insights that I receive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chef N. 4 years ago on Google • 84 reviews
    This is point of no return for those who don't understand French, this is the place the slaves were kept till the sea is calm enough to take them to Portugal, there is also a place the stubborn slaves were kept. There are places to visit around and good hotels to stay too, e.g Hotel Diaspora, good sea view, art shops and places to chill

  • 4/5 Rachel R. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    It was an interesting experience…I couldn’t take much pictures because of the ongoing construction
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cindy I. 6 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Very picturesque. But be prepared to pay to take pictures at the site. There's also a charge for the tour. The souvenir stalls around are also pricey. But a lovely place for pictures nonetheless and the beach behind it is great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Serge D. 3 years ago on Google
    Emotions, emotions emotions..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bilkis S. 3 years ago on Google
    Presently under maintenance. There are tour guides and stories about the relic are heart wrenching.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Francine T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The door of no return, symbol of the departure into slavery without return of the sons and daughters of Benin (Original) La porte de non retour, symbole du départ en esclavage sans retour des fils et filles du Bénin
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kathleen A. G. 2 years ago on Google
    It is under repair so did not get to get up close
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 AkinFolarin A. 2 years ago on Google
    Still under construction and the road is bad but as soon as construction is over ...it will be very nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary I. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved the experience and the tour guide was wonderful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anda D. 2 years ago on Google
    The place of no return from where slaves were transported out of Africa never to return Full of history
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ibinabo A. 4 years ago on Google
    Ouidah is one of the many slave ports scattered along the West African Coast located in Republic of Benin Compared to other Slave Outposts this is just average. Nothing much to really see Overall Okay except for a man who bugs you to pay a fee to enter an open, free Area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gazie D. 5 years ago on Google
    This was very insightful! You think you know when you've read but there's nothing like seeing history with your own eyes. Every African person or person of African descent needs to make it a point to visit sites that hold history of the trans Atlantic slave trade & colonialism for your own enlightenment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mula [. 4 years ago on Google
    This place has a special spot in my heart. Been here more than 6 times and each time it takes my breath away!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eva S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most significant and historical places to vist in Benin. It's good to make a guided tour to understand the significance of the place. Right now the government It's making a big investment to develop the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sidikou O. 3 years ago on Google
    I always feel the same thing whenever I'm here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CHI-VA S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A site that attracts tourists from all over the world. "The door of no return" is the step taken by the black slaves of Africa (West Africa) who never returned. (Original) Un site qui attirent les touristes du monde entier. "La porte du non retour", c'est l'étape que franchirent les esclaves noirs d'Afrique (Afrique de l'ouest) qui ne revenaient plus jamais.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 serge t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A secular tourist spot. I recommend (Original) Un lieu touristique séculaire. Je recommande

  • 5/5 Landry-Médard H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Authentic place (Original) Lieu authentique

  • 4/5 Oluwafolakemi A. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to reflect on how much our continent has gone through.

  • 5/5 May N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tourist attraction. Would definitely revisit

  • 5/5 Michel G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unique memories (Original) Souvenirs uniques

  • 4/5 Yacouba G. 2 years ago on Google
    History

  • 5/5 Chris J. 2 years ago on Google
    Really cool monument to come see and take pictures with. They’re building a second one that is under construction

  • 5/5 Eyram D. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it also,currently under reconstruction

  • 4/5 2 O. 1 year ago on Google
    It has been under renovation for the past two years now and still not complete , so if you are looking forward to the picturesque, you may be dissapointed.

  • 5/5 Gédéon K. 1 year ago on Google
    Historical place to visit in Ouidah BENIN Republic. I loved my time there. You should not miss it

  • 5/5 Airuero Adrian A. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely monument of historical significance

  • 5/5 Stephen M. 6 months ago on Google
    The tour was excellent! We learned a lot about the history of Ouidou! The people in the area are super friendly. Sadly, they follow Voudin. A look at their history would show how this "religion" was used all through slavery to get them to comply! The hope of the Gospel changes lives! There is always hope!

  • 3/5 Sobayo O. 4 months ago on Google
    Its till under some construction You have to pay

  • 5/5 O.K.A. M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I couldn't wait to visit this place. It is better to take a guided tour to have all the explanations and see the other places in the village to be able to understand all. On the other hand, negotiate the price well (fortunately I threw in with the locals). Possibility to ask for a guide at the snake house not too far from the doors. (Original) J'avais hâte de visiter cet endroit. Il vaut mieux faire une visite guidé pour avoir toutes les explications et voir les autres lieux dans le village pour pouvoir tous comprendre. Par contre bien négocier le tarif, (heureusement jetais avec des locaux). Possibilité de demander un guide à la maison des serpent pas trop loin des portes.

  • 4/5 Ayodeji A. 3 years ago on Google
    History

  • 5/5 Mike Nelson O. 3 years ago on Google
    Okay

  • 5/5 T O. 3 years ago on Google
    When you walk towards the beach, it reminds you of so much black people have had to deal with over the past 500 years.

  • 4/5 Mathias DAH F. 3 years ago on Google
    I like this place

  • 4/5 Wu J. 3 years ago on Google
    The begining and the end.

  • 5/5 Denis OUOROU B. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 1/5 Senouvo B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a relaxing place 😊 (Original) C'est un lieu relaxant 😊

  • 4/5 Abdoul-Azizou Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's really historic (Original) C'est vraiment historique

  • 4/5 Jean Claude W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A historic monument, a gaping wound that reminds us that man has not finished exploiting and dehumanizing his fellow man. (Original) Un monument historique, une plaie béante qui rappelle que l'homme n'a pas fini d'exploiter et de déshumaniser son semblable.

  • 5/5 SA L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) history on the way of the Slaves (Original) histoire sur le chemin des Esclaves

  • 5/5 Moufadil Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good for retracing its history and that of the country. Clean and nice relaxation area (Original) Bon pour retracer son histoire et celle du pays . Propre et jolie espace de détente

  • 5/5 Julia V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The historical site in the city of Ouidah and the largest and most famous port from which African slaves were sent to America is located on the Atlantic coast. Amazing landscapes! Be sure to visit this place. (Original) Историческое место в городе Уида и самый крупный и известный порт из которого отправляли африканских рабов в Америку находится на побережье атлантического океана. Восхитительные пейзажи! Обязательно посетите это место.

  • 5/5 Ibrahim Hassan I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The port of no return of ouidah is a wonderful place next to the square and a place to visit if you are in Cotonou 46 km (Original) Le port du non retour de ouidah est un endroit merveilleux à côté de la place se un endroit a visiter si vous êtes à Cotonou 46 km

  • 4/5 Patrice N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a great place (Original) C'est un lieu super

  • 5/5 Ben Armel A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Memorial to the history of slavery (Original) Mémorial de l'histoire de l'esclavage

  • 4/5 Céphas H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An attraction that is both tourist and historical (Original) Un attrait à la fois touristique et historique

  • 4/5 Coffi Corneille H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a tourist spot in my country that I like (Original) C'est un lieu touristique de mon pays que j'aime bien

  • 5/5 TORES_PICHOU T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Need a little brushstroke on the history erected. (Original) Besoin d'un petit coup de pinceau sur l'histoire érigée.

  • 5/5 Sasha G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The monument, a symbol of the departure of slaves from the Kingdom of Dahomey to the Americas, an obligatory passage in Benin (Original) Le monument , un symbole de départ des esclaves du Royaume de Dahomey vers les Amériques, passage obligé au Bénin

  • 5/5 elisee D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good relaxation area (Original) Bon espace de détente

  • 5/5 mathurin a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) Génial

  • 5/5 Johannes w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) These very pretty (Original) Ces très jolies

  • 5/5 Élisée A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was so cool (Original) C'était super cool

  • 5/5 Desnos M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful monument of great historical significance with magnificent details. A must see! (Original) Très beau monument de très grande portée historique avec des détails magnifiques.A must see!

  • 5/5 Paul Ulrich A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It awakens the story of our ancestors. (Original) Ça réveil l'histoire de nos ancêtres.

  • 4/5 Ismael boni t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historical place (Original) Historique endroit

  • 4/5 rosseck H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Full of culture (Original) Plein de culture

  • 5/5 Warren S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the top (Original) Au top

  • 5/5 Jeremie K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) Formidable


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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