Centre de Promotion de l'Artisanat
A downtown craft market where you can find wood carvings, bronze figures, textiles and Abomey-style appliqué paintings all in one place.
The Centre de Promotion de l'Artisanat is located near the waterfront boulevard in central Cotonou. Dozens of workshops and stalls sell handicrafts from across Benin, including Abomey-style appliqué wall hangings, wooden masks, antique-style bronzes, batik fabric, leather goods and beadwork. Many stalls let you watch the craftsmen at work. Bargaining is expected, and opening prices are often two to three times the final price. For larger items, ask the vendor to pack them for shipping. It is quieter than Dantokpa Market and better for buying souvenirs.
Opening hours
About 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Fondation Zinsou
- Place de l'Étoile Rouge
- Amazon Statue (Monument de l'Amazone)
- Dantokpa Market
- Cotonou Cathedral (Notre-Dame-de-Miséricorde)
- Fidjrossè Beach
- Ganvié
- Bouche du Roy