Things to do in Libreville
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La Dolce Vita
On Port Môle, this place is situated right above the ocean and serves great Italian food in a fantastic setting.
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Ebando Association
Ebando Association is headed up by the wacky, wonderful shaman Tatayo, a Frenchman who has lived in Gabon forever. On site is a Bwiti temple and many young Gabonese learning and practicing the traditional arts. Costs are variable (if you want to do an initiation, for example), but if you want to go and hang out with Tatayo and chat about Bwiti culture it's free. It's located north of Libreville in the neighbourhood of La Sabliere.
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Jacky Cochon
The most interesting eating establishment in all of Gabon, this place in the Quartier Derriére Prison is decked out in red, green and gold, and hung with portraits of reggae legend Bob Marley. Excellent meals (grilled meat and veggies) served by long-dredded Jacky himself, a pig farmer and musician. Ask for a tour of his saw-dust-floor butcher shop next door and his astral wine cellar.
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Club Saoti
On weekends most of Libreville heads to the beach; young people congregate in front of the Tropicana. There are pools at the Meridian, Intercontinental and Atlantique that can be used for a fee ranging from around US$5 to around US$15, or the price of a meal. Club Saoti offers squash, tennis courts, bowling and other sporting activities and lessons.
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Le Phare Du Large
If you want to eat like a king - or maybe a president (Bongo has been a frequent client) - this restaurant is the epitome of fine dining. Though the plush boat-and-sea décor is a little much, the food is top-notch. The proprietor himself catches fish daily, often serving rare varieties.
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Musée des Arts et Traditions
The Musée des Arts et Traditions has exhibitions on tribal crafts and culture, and a great collection of masks. Just as interesting are the folk-art sculptures on the waterfront across from the Intercontinental and, a nice walk south along the water, across from the casino.
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Mbehg-Ntame
Cultural Centre Mbehg-Ntame, run by a Frenchman named Cristophe, is located outside of town at PK12, and there are various dances and shows performed, as well as traditional meals served. Call Cristophe for more information.
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Village des Artisans
At the Village des Artisans most of the goods (and the merchants) are imports. If you're going to be travelling in other African countries you'll find much better prices for the same stuff.
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Costa Sylvia
This restaurant serves Gabonese and European cuisine with some Romanian specialties in a tranquil, homey environment frequented by regulars - often businessmen, ministers and families.
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L'Odika
A popular choice with a gorgeous open dining area. It serves a mixture of French and African cuisine including good seafood - as well as bushmeat.
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Maison De La Presse
At this French-language bookshop you can get Le Pratique Du Gabon, which has great city listings. English-language books are not easy to come by.
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Le Pelisson
Centrally located, this upscale balconied place is always a good spot to take a load off and munch on a pastry or an omelette.
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Le Bateau Ivre
Gastronomes may prefer this subtler but equally superb restaurant, known for European cuisine.
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L'Indochine
L'Indochine is a decent Asian choices, often serving buffets to crowds on weekends.
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Dakota
Another popular choice for pizzas is Dakota, near the Tropicana.
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Papa Union
The Papa Union chain has decently priced pizza.
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Chez Wang
For Asian cuisine, head to Chez Wang.
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