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Zoungbodji

Zoungbodji forms part of Ouidah’s network of places linked to the deportation and embarkation of enslaved people. It is best understood within a memorial route connecting the auction square, Portuguese fort and Djègbadji, with time for interpretation and respect.

The place

What makes it special

  • It belongs to Ouidah’s heritage network connected with the transatlantic slave trade.
  • It is a place of memory rather than a standalone attraction.
  • Its significance calls for context and a respectful approach to the history being commemorated.
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Zoungbodji

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Place Chacha in Ouidah in the early morning, an urban space linked to the memory of the slave trade.

History, Vodun and Coastal Landscapes in Ouidah

Ouidah is best understood not by seeing more stops, but by keeping experiences that call for different rhythms and attitudes separate: the memory of the slave trade, living vodun practice and the coastline. Here is how to shape a more attentive—and less intrusive—visit over one or two days.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026