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Parakou is a city in Northern Benin.

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National highway RNIE 2, Benin's main highway, passes by here. It connects with Cotonou in the south, continuing towards the border with Niger.

A more leisurly way of reaching Parakou from Cotonou is by the privately run tourist train Train d’Ebene operated by Voyageur SARL [1]. Composed of vintage railroad cars from the 1920s and offering both dinner, a bar and hammocks for afternoon naps. The train operates on request and prices begins at 400,000 CFA francs and can accomodate up to 20 persons.

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• Musée en Plein Air de Parakou. An outdoor museum with traditional houses of the local Batanou peoples. Entrance 1500 CFA.  edit
• The Hotel les Routiers has its own zoo with alligators, turtles, warthogs, a small gazelle, and various birds.

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A visit to Grand Marché Azeke, one of the largest in Benin, is a must when visiting Parakou. With more then a thousand vendors you'll find anything from fine rugs to fake DVDs.

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• The Hotel les Routiers has works of art for sale including carved wooden masks, wall-hangings and jewelry.

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• La Face Douane. Serves generously portions of mainly african cusine.  edit

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• Le Bataclan, (Opposite Hotel Princesse).  edit
• KMM Club.  edit

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• Hotel Princesse, ☎ +229-23-610132.  edit

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