The palace has a fascinating museum providing historical insight into the region and the Bamoun dynasty. The diversity of the objects featured in the museum is remarkable; it includes among other handmade furniture, paintings, pictures, statues, manuscripts, masks, and royal clothes. We had a memorable experience visiting the palace with a senior guide who gave us so much information. For more pictures check out my Instagram (IG: kelledstyle), thanks :-)

It is a very lovely and beautiful place to visist .. The Sultans palace is so beautiful with its rich history and welcoming people.. Rich tradition and cultural articles and activities.. You can always buy some good Traditional articles ( hand carved items ) for your friends and family members from this place..

It just amazing

I might need a 7 star for this place because it’s extraordinarily awesome. My experience was soo fun , calm and very exciting. On first taught when you are on you way, you think oh God until when because the roads are somehow not the best. But rest assured whats ahead will amaze you. Upon arrival you already feel the vibe from the entrance, very neat and organized with a small tiny man made waterfall lol. Service is great Workers are great Rooms are soo cool and really gives you the feeling of camping and calming which you went searching. Their meals are really cool The view omg is soo pretty I ended up taking more pictures than my own hone could handle at that time. Tip: Tho having and unstable network, make sure to ask for the wifi password upon arrival Order your meals two hours before because everything is taken out from the freezer. The activities are soo cool Don’t I repeat dont book just a day Make sure you get atleast 3days to get the best of all the activities. Vast land to do some biking activities, a village on the other side of the river , discover people still living without electricity. A tv available tho not in every room, the one available is at the restaurant which a very good cable plan allowing you a vast choice to choose from. Make sure to visit and take great pictures. Like this review if it’s helpful to you

I visited the Sultans palace and enjoyed the guided tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave lots of interesting background information to this fascinating kingdom and its history. There is an attached museum, but this was closed for work being carried out and so I only saw a very small portion of it. Parking is safe and souvenirs are available in a little display at the end of the tour.

(Translated by Google) The museum is architectural, cultural and traditional too beautiful et !!! I urge you to take a tour there and above all respect the custom 💫✨🌈🦁🌠. Subscribe to my account to have more ... ➡ #FULL_LIFEs #mamharK (Original) Le musée est trop beau de manière architecturale comme culturelle et traditionnelle 😍💓🤩🤩!!! Je vous invite vivement à faire un tour là-bas et surtout respectez la coutume 💫✨🌈🦁🌠. Abonnez-vous à mon compte pour avoir plus...➡ #FULL_LIFEs #mamharK

(Translated by Google) Temple and Museum of Bamouns (Original) Temple et musé des bamouns

The conservation of tradition and the welcoming nature of the people

Illustré bâtiment construit par le célèbre sultan njoya ( unique monarque à inventer Une écriture le shumom en Afrique noire et un moulin à écraser le mais )il y'a 2 siècles dans l'actuelle ville de foumban ,le palais des rois bamoun est un vestige inspiré à njoya après son retour d'occident .sous l'ère allemande , c'est dans celui ci que chaque sultan reçois des hautes de marque . Plusieurs palais ont souvent été bâti par les différents rois depuis sa création par chare yen au quatorzième siècle et c'est finalement celui-ci qui est resté pour témoigner la splendeur du peuple bamoun .Au séjour du rez de chaussée sont disposés les différents trônes de la dynastie chare yen (tout premier monarque ) mis à part Celui du roi njoya ramené en Allemagne et aujourd'hui exposé au musée de Berlin . Avant la construction du musée royal on pouvait se faire guider dans le palais pour visiter de manière palpable la riche 'histoire du peuple bamoun , peuple guerrier depuis le départ des princes tikar de l'adamaou évoluant vers le sud en quête de nouvelles terres pour s'établir , de leur entrée dans le noun par njimom jusqu'à foumban .Ce palais qu'il faut absolument visiter est entouré par le musée royal , la cour d'apparat ; lieu de rassemblement du peuple elle même bordée par le kidin , une sorte de balafon geant activé en cas de besoin de rassemblement du peuple ou pour communiquer avec les royaumes voisins.on y trouve partout le symbole bamoun dominé par un serpent à deux têtes représentant les doubles victoires qu'ont connu le peuple bamoun au cours des guerres ethniques avant l'avènement de la République . Cité des arts vous verrez à foumban aussi le quartier artisanal où sont fabriqués à longueur de journée des objets de tout genre en bois , en bronze , en fer ,en laiton.on découvre aussi des tisserands qui vous présenteront des nappes de table et autres tissu pour pagnes complètement fait à la main .la gamme est variée . C'est dans ce palais que la partie occidentale du Cameroun représenté par le président Amadou Ahidjo et la partie orientale amenée par john ngu foncha qu'assistait salomon tanden Mouna ont signé le traité de l'unification des deux Cameroun sous tutelle franco-britannique . c'est donc un lieu chargé d'histoire qui dépasse le seul cadre du Cameroun puisqu'ils sont nombreux ces chefs d'état africains qui viennent se faire conseiller par les différents monarques .venez voir par vous même vous retournerez complètement transformé par cet angle unique de l'histoire africaine . Vous y verrez en quoi la civilisation occidentale a freiné l'expansion africaine contrairement à ce qu'on peut dire de la civilisation africaine riche et complète .

Beautiful and very busy community. A place we're modernity and tradition live side by side. I arrived around noon and figured out my way from the bus stop to the museum and Palace. The tour guides at the museum and palace where quite helpful and patient.

So cultural

Amazing

(Translated by Google) A true architectural gem, the palace of the Bamoun sultans was built during the period of the First World War by King Njoya Ibrahim, 17th of the royal dynasty. This palace is part of the world heritage of UNESCO, which has also worked for its restoration. In its enclosure, the visitor is very quickly struck by the monument of King Njoya on a War Horse. Inside the palace is a library which traces the entire Bamoun history and also many of the works of the namesake of King NJOYA IBRAHIM who is the important figure of Bamoun art. He is one of the precursors of Bamoun comics. Some speak of him as the shadow of King Njoya. (Original) Véritable joyau architectural, le palais des sultans bamoun est construit durant la période de la première guerre mondiale par le Roi Njoya Ibrahim, 17è de la dynastie royale. Ce palais fait partie des patrimoines mondiales de l'UNESCO, qui d'ailleurs a œuvré pour pour sa restauration. Dans son enceinte, le visiteur est très vite frappé par le monument du roi Njoya sur un Cheval de guerre. À l'intérieur du palais se trouve une bibliothèque qui retrace toute l'histoire bamoun et aussi beaucoup des oeuvres de l'homonyme du roi NJOYA IBRAHIM qui est la figure importante de l'art bamoun. C'est l'un des précurseurs de la BD bamoun. Certains parlent de lui comme l'ombre du roi Njoya.

(Translated by Google) This place is perfect (Original) Ce lieu est parfait

(Translated by Google) We really learn the history of the Bamoum people which is fascinating. In addition the guide was extra! (Ask Ali). Three caveats: objects are not always very well preserved, little space in the history of influential women and little space in the daily life of non-notable populations (Original) On y apprend vraiment l'histoire du peuple Bamoum qui est passionnante. En plus le guide était extra! (Demandez Ali). Trois bémols: les objets ne sont pas toujours très bien conservés, peu de place sur l'histoire des femmes influentes et peu de place sur le quotidien des populations non notables

(Translated by Google) One of the few museums in Cameroon (Original) Un des rares musées du cameroun

It's beautiful place for traditions things

(Translated by Google) Deep history of my country Cameroon, especially the people mum (Original) Histoire profonde de mon pays le Cameroun, particulièrement du peuple mum

A pretty touristic area

(Translated by Google) Very recommended to clear your head and rest ... Very beautiful landscape. Lots of outdoor activities: golf, tennis, table tennis, water sports ... (Original) Très recommandé pour se vider la tête et se reposer... Très beau paysage. Beaucoup d'activités en plein air : golf, tennis, tennis de table, sports nautiques...

(Translated by Google) Magic space for relaxation (Original) Espace magique pour la detente

(Translated by Google) Family friendly wedding reception retreat days (Original) Conviviale pour la famille mariage réception journées de retraite

This is the Palace of the Sultan. I'm not sure on why a business has changed the name. I suggested an edit. This was a good visit. There are pretty good tourist guides who can speak multiple languages. The tour in the palace was very interesting and they also had local musicians performing traditional music which was a great opportunity to explore the culture of Cameroon. I was saddened by the fact that the museum was still closed when I visited. If you're anywhere in the area, you really should pay a visit.

véritable architecture culturelle

Un site mythique

There's nothing really special in the city a part of the Palace which is nice to see even though you need to speak French because there's no possibility to have the English version. The new museum is still closed and it has been like that for almost two years. The second image is a tam tam used centuries ago to communicate the foreigner attacks from one kingdom to the other in order to reclute as much people as possible to protect the town.

Friendly guide. Very interesting information. Too bad the new museum isn’t open yet. Already makes a great juxtaposition.

The Bamum Sultanate embodies the grandeur of Cameroonian culture. A civilisation you must learn about.

Très beau et historiquement riche

A place full of stories and quite touristy

Amazing place loaded with historical artefacts. A must see/visit!

Le prix n'est pas du tout raisonnable et les blancs payent plus que le double que les camerounais

Imaginer l'âge du palais ci, c'est magnific.

Very live place and a lot of olden history to be learn

Historique et effarant

Superbe guide, et superbe expérience.Si vous faites un long voyage,Rassurez-vous cependant à l’avance que le groupe électrogène utilisé en cas de coupure électrique est opérationnel .

The Museum of the Bamoun kings is one of kind that meets all global standards with a lot of interesting expositions! I recommend every Cameroonian or tourist to visit this museum!

Magnifique et sublime

Les objets d'art isotonique

Le king des king👌👌👌

Faites y un tour c'est très propre

Je suis un artisan en ligne

Cameroon's cultural and traditional historical story encompassed in this palace

Cute

Awesome story of africa tribes

Magic

Nice

Cool

(Translated by Google) Important place for Cameroonian culture. Cultural Heritage (Original) Lieu important pour la culture camerounaise. Patrimoine culturel

(Translated by Google) Museum (Original) Musée

(Translated by Google) Place to visit imperatively while passing through Foumban. A guide who knows how to share the history of his people. (Original) Lieu à visiter impérativement de passage a Foumban. Un guide qui sait faire partager l'histoire de son peuple.

Amazing

(Translated by Google) Bamoun Royal Palace (Original) Palais royal Bamoun

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Très beau

(Translated by Google) The Palais des Sultans Bamouns is a historic building in the city of Foumban, capital of the Noun department. It is the seat of the Bamoun Kingdom, where the Sultan resides, king of the Bamoun people established east of the Noun River. It is classified in the world heritage of UNESCO. (Original) Le Palais des sultans Bamouns est un édifice historique de la ville de Foumban, capitale du département Noun. Il est le siège du Royaume Bamoun, où réside le sultan, roi du peuple bamoun établi à l'est de la rivière du Noun. Il est Classé dans le patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.

They preserved their history so well. This place is recommended to be visited by me!

(Translated by Google) The story 😃😃😃 (Original) L'histoire 😃😃😃

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful palace You won't be on it at all (Original) Un très beau palais Vous ne serez pas du tout dessus

(Translated by Google) A very wonderful place, deserves consideration. (Original) Un lieu très merveilleux, mérite considération.

(Translated by Google) Mervolus (Original) Mervolus

(Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

(Translated by Google) Hyper beautiful this great place (Original) Hyper beau ce lieu genial

Good

(Translated by Google) Tourist place (Original) Lieu touristique

(Translated by Google) Bamun's cultural heritage is really impeccable (Original) Patrimoine culturel de bamoun c'est vraiment impeccable

(Translated by Google) Mythical places, steeped in history and sacred for the Bamoun people. (Original) Lieux mythique, chargé d'histoire et sacrée pour le peuple Bamoun.

(Translated by Google) Hometown (Original) Ville natale

(Translated by Google) Calm, restful and attractive (Original) Calme,reposante et attraiyante

(Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful to see (Original) Tres beau a voir

(Translated by Google) Sensational (Original) Sensationnel

(Translated by Google) Picturesque place (Original) Lieu pittoresque

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

(Translated by Google) The treasure of Bamoun (Original) Le trésor des bamoun

(Translated by Google) Musée de la civilization du Peuple Bamoun, is a place that I strongly advise to visit (Original) Musée de la civilisation du peuple Bamoun,est un lieu que je conseille vivement de visiter

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excellent

(Translated by Google) Very welcoming (Original) Très accueillant

Wonderful place, no words can describe how beautiful it is. Highly recomend for people who love nature and placid lakes

It's a safari set up with a lake/waterside blend. Enjoyed every bit of my stay

It you pretty un good and it's clean verybeautkfjl

Great site but you must be ready for the 5 hour drive from Douala. Perfect for a family outing with a golf, bicycles and all sorts of outdoor fun (no tv and wifi). Also good for a couple getaway

Beautiful landscape and very nice rooms. The food doesn't correspond to the rest.

Great accomodations. Play a wide variety of sports

Nice place

Hidden gem

J'ai personnellement vécu pendant 05 jours dans ce domaine de petpenoun une expérience magique exceptionnelle. C'est un site unique que je recommande sans faille. J'y ai formé pour le compte de l'agence française pour le développement sur le thème "Pilotage de projets" "Valoriser son territoire grâce au marketing territorial" "Comment créer et gérer son réseau relationnel" les collectivités lolaces (maires et conseillers municipaux" des pays: Cameroun, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Congo. La randonnée sur 8km était à couper le souffle, elle passe dans le village peulh avant de s'émerveiller du lac de cratère pour finir par descendre une pente de 45 degré sur le chemin retour (retenez votre souffle) Lieux d'histoires, d'amour et de contraste de toutes sortes. Je mets la note de 20/20 Bertrand Tiotsop Apporteur de confiance Coach en développement personnel

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Genial

(Translated by Google) Exceptional site and concept (Original) Site et concept exceptionnel

Cool

(Translated by Google) I liked this place .. very cool (Original) J'ai aimé ce lieu.. très cool

(Translated by Google) A true wonder of nature, enhanced. Cameroon is amazing! (Original) Une véritable merveille de la nature, mise en valeur. Cameroun is amazing !

(Translated by Google) Excelent is small. (Original) Excelent est petit.

One of the best place that you can find in Cameroon. You can have your book and enjoy nature. Besides there are so many sportive activities. 😊

(Translated by Google) Ouch yayaille 😍😍😍😍 (Original) Aïe yayaille 😍😍😍😍

(Translated by Google) It is very beautiful the site but really the access is too difficult. (Original) Il est très beau le site mais vraiment l'accès est trop difficile.

Very nice relaxing getaway. Good buffet in the evening, plenty of watersports activities. The last half-hour of road is in very poor condition.

(Translated by Google) The framework meets my expectations. The access road to the site is hellish. It is essential to provide a 4 * 4. The site is conducive to relaxation. The prices are excessive from my point of view. It deserves an arrangement to make it more accessible. (Original) La cadre est conforme à mes attentes. La route d'accès au site est infernale. Il faut absolument prévoir un 4*4. Le site est propice à la détente. Les tarifs sont de mon point de vu excessif. Il mériterait un aménagement pour le rendre plus accessible.

The place is just amazingly beautiful. The view is breathtaking if you like watersides and mountains. But they have very poor service. The ladies were not very nice nor welcoming. The first one made us pay upfront for breakfast before we could even see what was on the table and made us pay for a tour of the site. Breakfast didnt offer many choices but were not bad. The visit we paid for took 5 mns. Be careful they are paranoid with people taking pictures. I still got a few before I was aware it wasnt allowed. I am not sure I would go there to spend the weekend because the service toned down the experience of that beautiful place.

(Translated by Google) Relaxing setting ... But must provide a 4x4 vehicle there are 11 kilometers of land (Original) Cadre reposant ... Mais faut prevoir un véhicule 4x4 il y a 11 kilomètres de terre

(Translated by Google) An exceptional setting for recharging your batteries. Quality service (Original) Un cadre exceptionnel pour se ressourcer. Service de qualité

(Translated by Google) Coming with a 4x4 is recommended .. I assure you that bush taxi is not very pleasant .. The rooms are correct, but a bit expensive ... electricity goes out around 11 p.m. The site is ideal for rest and sport ... great place .. (Original) Venir avec un 4x4 est conseillé.. je vous assure que en taxi brousse ce N est pas très agréable.. Les chambre sont correcte, mais un peu cher..extinction de l'électricité vers 23h.. Le site est idéal pour le repos et le sport... chouette endroit..

(Translated by Google) Pleasant (Original) Agréable

(Translated by Google) I love (Original) j'adore

(Translated by Google) A dream place (Original) Un endroit de rêve

(Translated by Google) Total change of scenery and cool nautical activities (Original) Dépaysement total et activités nautiques cool

(Translated by Google) Nice site. (Original) Beau site.

(Translated by Google) Place to relax in peace ... Near Lake PETPENOUN (Original) Lieu pour détente au Calme... A proximité du Lac PETPENOUN

(Translated by Google) A very welcoming and beautiful space Ideal for all situations. (Original) Un espace très accueillant et magnifique Idéal pour toutes les situations.

(Translated by Google) This area is peaceful and above all there is the desired rest. The staff is very welcoming but lacks a bit of organization when it comes to cleaning the rooms, they are waiting to clean up when you decide to take a nap when they have to do it when you take the breakfast or when you go for a walk in the field.For the waitresses and the cooks it is very nice and are always listening to customers. Please, please update the photos you put on the web since what is on the internet is different in the field. I'm talking about the fact that the places are old but you put new places on the internet. In short this place is great to have a good time with his lover (Original) Ce domaine est paisible et surtout on y trouve le repos souhaite . Le personnel est très accueillant mais manque un peu d'organisation en ce qui concerne le ménage dans les chambres, ils attendent faire le ménage lorsque tu décides d'aller faire une sieste alors qu'ils doivent le faire quand tu prends le petit dej ou lorsque tu fais une balade dans le domaine.Pour ce qui concerne les serveuses et les cuisinières celle-ci sont très gentilles et sont toujours à l'écoute des clients. En passant svp veuillez actualiser les photos que vous mettez sur le web puisque ce qui est sur internet est différent sur le terrain .Je parle ici du fait que les lieux sont vétustes mais vous mettez des lieux encore nouveaux sur internet. Bref ce lieu est génial pour passer du bon temps accompagné de son amoureux

(Translated by Google) Superb environment! It is 6 hours from Douala by car 45kms from founbam (Original) Superbe environnement ! Se trouve à 6h de douala en voiture À 45kms de founbam

(Translated by Google) Very welcoming place for entertainment and fulfillment (Original) Très bon lieu accueillant pour divertissement et épanouissement

(Translated by Google) Topissime experience. The only problem is the road that leads there but the experience is well worth it 😍😍😍👌👌👌 (Original) Expérience topissime. Le seule problème c'est la route qui mène là-bas mais l'expérience en vaut largement le coup 😍😍😍👌👌👌

(Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful landscape. You have to be white to be well served. (Original) Paysage très beau. Il faut être blanc pour être bien servie.

(Translated by Google) Prices are expensive the setting and well (Original) Les prix sont chère le cadre et bien

(Translated by Google) Exotic place of relaxation and rest open every day, easily accessible (Original) Lieu exotique de détente et de repos ouvert tous les jours, facilement accessible

Bamun very well explained there

Nice place but most of the artefacts have been moved to a new museum which is unfortunately closed for years

Magnificent, historic preservation, great arts, captivating, clean and great touristic site

So nice, the guides are great and the history amazing. Must visit it to understand better the culture of Cameroun. The musical museum that it is 500 fca worths it. The only problem is that the new chefferie is not yet available and you have to pay to take pictures.

Quartier haoussa foumban

It was a beautiful place

Very beautiful collections of art

Very interesting history and culture.

The temple of the African Renaissance!!! It is the holy land of African culture .......To visit absolutely👌🕸️🕷️🌍

The palace was magnificent

The traditionnal and cultural place. Every one must visit. Full of history.

C'est fabuleux 🥰🥰🥰

Kanavaro

Situé dans une ville cosmopolite en plein centre-ville de foumban, le palais des sultans bamoun s'impose par son architecture exceptionnelle

Formidable

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐le musée est magnifique les touristes y vont faire les grands découvert histoire du musée est vraiment immenses

Très satisfaite