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  • 4/5 CHI-VA S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A whole story around the Place du Souvenir, ex Place des Martyrs located in the city of Cotonou, Benin in the Haie vive district. In the early morning of Sunday January 16, 1977, a plane landed unexpectedly at Cotonou airport. The "Operation Shrimp" against Marxist-Leninist President Mathieu Kérékou has started. Moments later, a group of around 80 heavily armed African and European mercenaries unload mysterious crates. Very quickly, the first cannon and mortar shots rang out around the current site of Benin Marina Hotel, Cotonou International Airport and the Ghézo military camp. In a deep voice from Radio Bénin, Lieutenant-Colonel Mathieu Kérékou, calls on the people of Benin to defend the homeland by the means at their disposal in these terms: "Thus, a group of mercenaries in the pay of the hard-pressed international imperialism, launched since this morning at dawn an armed aggression against the heroic Beninese people and their democratic and popular revolution by attacking the city of Cotonou. …) Consequently, each militant and militant of the Revolution in Benin wherever he is, must consider himself and behave like a soldier at the front, engaged in a sacred fight to save the homeland in danger ”. The general alert is thus given throughout Cotonou. Aware that their response will depend on the future of the country's democratic and popular revolution, the populations of Cotonou and the Beninese army will contain the attackers during three hours of fighting by using machetes and clubs against cannon fire. At 10 a.m., the attackers decided to begin a strategic withdrawal towards the airport and quickly boarded the plane with still roaring propellers in the direction of Franceville in Gabon. [...] (Original) Toute une histoire autour de la place du souvenir, ex Place des Martyrs située à dans la ville de Cotonou, Bénin au quartier Haie vive. Au petit matin du dimanche 16 janvier 1977 un avion se pose à l'improviste sur l'aéroport de Cotonou. L'« Opération crevette » contre le président marxiste-léniniste Mathieu Kérékou a commencé. Quelques instants après, un groupe d’environ 80 mercenaires fortement armés, africains et européens, déchargent de mystérieuses caisses. Très vite, les premiers coups de canon et de mortier tonnent aux alentours de l’actuel site de Bénin Marina Hôtel, de l’Aéroport international de Cotonou et du camp militaire Ghézo. D’une voix grave depuis la Radio Bénin, le lieutenant-colonel Mathieu Kérékou, appelle le peuple béninois à défendre la patrie par les moyens à sa disposition en ces termes: « Ainsi donc, un groupe de mercenaires à la solde de l’impérialisme international aux abois, a déclenché depuis ce matin à l’aube une agression armée contre le peuple béninois héroïque et sa révolution démocratique et populaire en attaquant la ville de Cotonou.(…) En conséquence, chaque militante et militant de la Révolution béninoise où qu’il se trouve, doit se considérer et se comporter comme un soldat au front, engagé dans un combat sacré pour sauver la patrie en danger ». L’alerte générale est ainsi donnée dans tout Cotonou. Conscientes que de leur riposte dépendra l’avenir de la Révolution démocratique et populaire du pays, les populations de Cotonou et l’armée béninoise vont contenir les assaillants pendant trois heures de combats en utilisant machettes et gourdins contre des coups de canon. A 10h, les agresseurs décident d’entamer un repli stratégique vers l’aéroport et remontent rapidement dans l’avion aux hélices encore vrombissantes en direction de Franceville au Gabon. [...]
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  • 3/5 Valery A. 5 years ago on Google • 198 reviews
    A very large catholic church ⛪ with a lot of people going in and out all through the day. It has a large hall (for francophones and anglophones at various hours) where the Sunday service is conducted then a whole lot of other sectors for prayers, priests and even Sunday school.

  • 5/5 Sidikou O. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a place of great history. It reminds every single citizen of our country how great our elders were. Their courage and bravery, their patriotic spirit and their willingness to make the world a better and safer place. It's very important to keep places like this alive in order to remind future generations of who they are.
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  • 4/5 Romuald L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Public square, open air (Original) Place publique, en plein air
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  • 4/5 Ashwani A. 4 years ago on Google • 166 reviews
    An iconic landmark for Cotonou. It is in the heart of the city and is in a very busy commercial area with a lots of banks and other institutions around it.

  • 5/5 Joshua T. 4 years ago on Google • 55 reviews
    It's a church and it's big. How can one really give a rating for the house of God lol

  • 5/5 Sylvia A. 3 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Very accommodating church, celebrates both English and French mass

  • 4/5 Odira C. 4 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Saint Michael Catholic church which is located in Cotonou is one of the biggest church in Benin Republic, it has numerous massive buildings. I like the church's school for its quality education and also appreciate them for their sports centre to improve the health of the old ones.

  • 4/5 Deo A. 2 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    The only Saint Michel church. One hour mass celebration is really really efficient.

  • 4/5 Axel H. 3 years ago on Google
    Most popular church in town

  • 5/5 lokesh t. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved

  • 4/5 Ruddy D. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 5/5 Peter V. 4 years ago on Google
    A cool place to worship in both English & Fresh

  • 5/5 Ricot M. 4 years ago on Google
    The biggest Church in Benin with good services

  • 5/5 Nathan A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very quite environment, good place for praying

  • 5/5 folly koffidjin S. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 4/5 Komof Soyou H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lighthouse church in Cotonou. (Original) Église phare à Cotonou.

  • 5/5 Maurice S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) That's great (Original) C'est super

  • 4/5 Florian G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First, it must be said that it is one of the largest parishes. She is attractive and above all welcoming, I even have the impression that there is a mass every hour. (Original) D'abord il faut dire que c'est l'une des plus grandes paroisse. Elle est attrayante et surtout accueillante.J'ai même l'impression qu'il y a une messe à chaque heure.❤️💖

  • 3/5 Judith A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Acceptable place (Original) Lieu acceptable

  • 5/5 P. C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Calming and dynamic place for meditation (Original) Lieu apaisant et dynamique pour le recueillement

  • 5/5 Benjamin D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well located in the center of Cotonou. Accessibility to all types of people (Original) Bien situé au centre de Cotonou. Accessibilité à tout type de personne

  • 5/5 Bassit S. 3 years ago on Google
    🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • 3/5 Hermann F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly (Original) Sympa

  • 5/5 Thecle H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) St Michel Cotonou Church. (Original) Eglise St Michel Cotonou.

  • 4/5 hector L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very good place for communion and meditation (Original) Un très bon lieu de communion et de méditation

  • 4/5 Freddy LOKULA B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place of memory (Original) Lieu de mémoire

  • 4/5 Adeyola 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have not yet visited get into it. I took the photos only. Se (Original) Je n'ai pas encore y visité entrer dedans. J'ai pris les photos seulement. Se

  • 3/5 Jonas O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very clean (Original) Bien propre

  • 3/5 Gildasfashion Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Correct but too many guidelines We wouldn't say a Church (Original) Correct mais trop de directives On ne dirais pas une Église

  • 4/5 Arcadius Jerry A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Vatican of Benin. This Catholic Church is a sacred place for Catholic Christians. (Original) Le Vatican du Bénin. Cette église catholique est un lieu sacré pour les chrétiens catholique.

  • 5/5 boris e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place of worship of the catholic church (Original) Lieu de culte de l'église catholique

  • 5/5 Arielle M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arrangements are made in relation to the epidemic (Original) Les dispositions sont prises par rapport à l'épidémie

  • 3/5 Prellia H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spacious parish with a wide choice of daily mass times. There is also elebration in English on sunday. (Original) Paroisse spacieuse avec un large choix pour les horaires de messe chaque jour. There is also elebration in English on sunday.

  • 5/5 leon v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) holy place, my faith was forged there (Original) lieu saint , ma foi y a été forgé

  • 4/5 Nadia f. 3 years ago on Google
    🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • 5/5 Dimitri Sani a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean church for prayers Distancing We can ask for masses Celebration of weddings and mourning Works to improve frequently Theology Collection place There is our lady of victory to make your dearest wishes come true (Original) Eglise propre pour prieres Distanciation On.peut demander des messes Celebration de mariages et deuils Travaux pour ameliorer fréquemment Theologie Lieu de receuillement Il ya notre dame de la victoire pour realiser vos voeux les plus chers

  • 4/5 Sylvie P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spacious parish with many amenities. The choice of masses is very wide both during the week and on Sunday. (Original) Paroisse spacieuse avec beaucoup de commodités. Le choix des messes est très large aussi bien en semaine que le dimanche.

  • 5/5 Stanislas T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Located in the heart of Cotonou (Original) Situé au coeur de Cotonou

  • 4/5 Nagan L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To visit and gather there. Mass at noon too. I liked. (Original) A visiter et s y recueillir. Messe à midi aussi. J ai bien aimé.

  • 5/5 Tatiana Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool the church measures are respected (Original) Cool l' église les mesures sont respecté

  • 5/5 Fresnel H. 3 years ago on Google
    i like it

  • 5/5 Fierdetoi H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Most beautiful church in Cotonou (Original) Plus belle église de Cotonou

  • 4/5 Pierre Lamidè O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One hour of mass. (Original) Une heure de messe.

  • 4/5 Ulrich Audrey D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good church (Original) Bonne église

  • 5/5 Mathilde ADJALLA O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very well in strict compliance with barrier measures. (Original) tres bien dans le strict respect des mesures barrières.

  • 3/5 Marcel K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Catholic place of worship. (Original) Lieu de culte catholique.

  • 5/5 Marc S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spacious and very well organized church (Original) Eglise spacieuse et très bien organisée

  • 4/5 Jeanne P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well organized for the fight against Covid-19 (Original) Bien organisé pour la lutte contre la Covid-19

  • 5/5 Lewis O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly (Original) Sympa

  • 4/5 ADEOSSI B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mass every hour to satisfy the populations. Strict compliance with barrier measures against covid 19 (Original) Messe toutes les heures pour satisfaire les populations. Respect strict des mesures barrières à la covid 19

  • 5/5 Carine C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The church of my childhood. I am filled with emotions every time I step into it. (Original) L'église de mon enfance. Je suis remplie d'émotions à chaque fois que j'y mets les pieds.❤👌🏽

  • 5/5 Bio Raphael S. 3 years ago on Google
    Historical place, full of memories.. Some attractions and small size concerts happen there. Plus 2 little snack bar/ restaurants around

  • 3/5 Sètondé FA Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice !! End of year decoration is beautiful !!

  • 5/5 GmlG D. 3 years ago on Google
    I do love this place.. It's just great

  • 3/5 Elie A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nothing overwhelming,calm place.

  • 5/5 Ginelle B. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see place if you are in Cotonou! It's not far from "Maître Tchang" who makes the best kebabs and roasted meat in the city. They are also ice-cream and waffles places around. Great to take pictures and a relaxed brunch. Enjoy! Beware of mosquitoes from 6pm..

  • 2/5 Sossou V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place where people Can Stay for relaxing

  • 4/5 Marxime M. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a place that shows evidence of the commitment of citizens to loose their lives in defending their country. It is inspirational for the next coming generations.

  • 3/5 fleury M. 5 years ago on Google
    Well known place, very calm. Cultural and attractive.

  • 5/5 Richardson b. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 4/5 Moutaeirou A. 3 years ago on Google
    Symbole de la défense de la patrie, en souvenir des martyrs qui ont péri lors de l'agression mercenaire contre le Bénin le 16 janvier 1977.

  • 4/5 Mylene De Souza A. 3 years ago on Google
    Place publique où on peut se divertir en prenant des détours vers des fast good installés dans des coins boisés

  • 5/5 Bertrand l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The taste that it gives to go there🤗🤗 (Original) Le goût que ça donne d'y aller🤗🤗

  • 2/5 Oumarou A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too much (Original) Trop

  • 5/5 Rock H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a charming and very attractive public space. Relating a historical fact and challenges us to Patriotism. I love this place. There are art dealers, a refreshment bar and very good articles. (Original) C'est un espace public charmant et très attractif .Relatant un fait historique et nous interpelle au Patriotisme .Moi j'aime ce lieu .on y trouve des commerçants d'objet d'art, une buvette et de très bons articles.

  • 5/5 Maxime G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful location for this entertainment and especially for lovers (Original) C'est un belle emplacement pour ce distraire et surtout pour les amoureux

  • 4/5 SOHOUDJI Cégnannou Enock L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Three restaurants where you can eat (Original) Trois restaurants où l'on peut manger

  • 4/5 King i. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a particularly relaxing place and full of history at the same time. You have just under the building a mini gallery where Beninese art objects are on sale. On the esplanade you have a creperie and a sandwich stand with seating. So you can go there with friends and enjoy good moments of relaxation. There are also public benches arranged here and there with many trees for shade. (Original) C'est un lieu particulièrement reposant et plein d'histoire en même temps. Vous avez juste sous le bâtiment une mini galerie où il est en vente des objets d'art béninois. Sur l'esplanade, vous une crêperie et un stand de sandwich avec des places assises. Vous pouvez donc y aller entre amis et profitez de bons moments de détente. Il y a également des bancs publics disposés ça et là avec de nombreux arbres pour l'ombrage.

  • 5/5 Aubin A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quality satisfaction❤ So fresh📸❤ (Original) Une satisfaction de qualité❤ So fresh📸❤

  • 5/5 Fouz F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Memorial (Original) Mémorial

  • 4/5 Faze Sabi M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty square that reflects part of the country's history (Original) Jolie place qui reflète une partie de l'histoire du pays

  • 5/5 Euloge �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place! (Original) Un endroit génial !

  • 5/5 Clément M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

  • 4/5 Gafarou O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place des souvenirs is a public leisure space, which all natural persons can visit, in addition it is super beautiful (Original) Place des souvenirs est un espace public de loisir, que toutes personnes physiques peut visiter, en plus elle est super belle

  • 4/5 kevin D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very peaceful place full of memories (Original) Un lieux très paisible et gorgé de souvenirs

  • 5/5 Mouhamane Moustapha C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very, very fantastic place. (Original) C'est un endroit très très fantastique.

  • 5/5 Winxley S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to have fun (Original) Un bon lieu pour se distraire

  • 5/5 Frimos I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful decor (Original) Beau décor

  • 2/5 Assa N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is becoming a commercial place. More commercial than tourist. (Original) Ce lieu est entrain de devenir un lieu commercial. Plus commercial que touristique.

  • 4/5 Colombe s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place when you want to escape for a while, to get some fresh air without necessarily going to the beach. (Original) Un bon lieu lorsqu'on a envie de s'échapper un moment, de prendre de l'aire sans forcément allé à la plage.

  • 4/5 Michèle A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's so chic as a public place 🏆 (Original) C'est tellement chic comme lieu public 🏆

  • 4/5 Fulbert D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was wonderful (Original) C'était magnifique

  • 4/5 Audrey B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superbe

  • 4/5 osseni b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mythical and highly symbolic place (Original) Lieu mythique et hautement symbolique

  • 3/5 Emmanuel Fènou M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is a symbol of remembrance for the people of Benin. Arranged in public place and air of rest, the place of the Martyrs become place of the memory appeals to the public in period of festival for its decoration. (Original) Ce lieux est un symbole de souvenir pour le peuple béninois. Aménagé en place publique et air de repos, la place des Martyrs devenir place du souvenir fait appel au public en période de fête pour son décore.

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

  • 5/5 TORES_PICHOU T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Decorated in the colors of the Christmas party 🥰 (Original) Décorée ux couleurs de la fête de Noël 🥰

  • 5/5 Honestie Vanessa Rébecca F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) That's wonderful (Original) C'est magnifique

  • 5/5 basile s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a very good place to relax (Original) C'est très bon lieu de relassation

  • 3/5 John Adama F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not bad (Original) Pas mal

  • 3/5 Adébayo H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have a lot of memories of this place. It deserves to be renovated. (Original) Je garde beaucoup de souvenirs de cette place. Elle mérite d'être renovée.

  • 5/5 Michelle R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Calm ... Good to change your mind and get some fresh air (Original) Calme... Bien pour de changer les idées et prendre de l'air

  • 4/5 Séwa Fortuné PRINCE A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A clean space, an exhibition area for works of art. Presentable space for photos shoot (Original) Un espace propre,une zone d'exposition d'oeuvres d'art. Espace présentable pour les photos shoot

  • 5/5 Ezeh S. 2 years ago on Google
    The surrounding was very ok and near

  • 5/5 marc-aurele B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice Catholic Church

  • 4/5 Mahesh K. 2 years ago on Google
    Most holy place, center of the town

  • 4/5 Tiburce K. 1 year ago on Google
    Big Catholic Church in the center of Cotonou. No comment.

  • 5/5 Joseph J. 1 year ago on Google
    Both English and French mass..

  • 1/5 ANNOINTING R. 5 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    It a nice and cool place to worship your God

  • 2/5 Obenfo B. 4 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    It wasn't nice.The pizza I chose had a different taste than I expected.


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