Cotonou is a large port city on the south coast of Benin. At the eastern end of central Boulevard St. Michel is the huge Dantokpa Market, which features religious items and spices alongside everyday objects. To the southwest, the 19th-century Cotonou Cathedral has a striking red-and-white striped facade. Nearby, is the Fondation Zinsou museum showcasing contemporary African art.

Hotel du Lac is on the Atlantic Ocean front and located on Lake Nokoué.