🇳🇪 Niger
10 best places in Niamey
Niamey stretches along sandy boulevards on the banks of the Niger River — a laid-back Sahelian capital where a sunset over the water is as prized as a haggle at the Grand Marché.
National Museum of Niger (Musée National Boubou Hama)
Open-air round pavilions hold rock art, dinosaur fossils and the country's traditional crafts.
Grande Mosquée de Niamey
The city's main mosque, its minaret visible over the rooftops of the Plateau district.
Grand Marché de Niamey
A vast covered market where you can lose an afternoon bargaining over fabric, spices and souvenirs.
Kennedy Bridge
The bridge across the Niger River offers the best view of the water carrying on through the Sahel.
Niger River waterfront
A spot for evening strolls and sunset boat rides as the sky turns orange over the river.
Musée Régional de Niamey
A small but rich collection of regional crafts and ethnography complementing the national museum.
Centre Culturel Franco-Nigérien Jean Rouch
A cultural centre with exhibitions, film screenings and concerts — a window onto Niger's contemporary scene.
Le Toulousain
A cosy bakery-café serving French croissants and strong coffee, popular with expats and diplomats.
Restaurant Le Pilier
A riverside restaurant serving Nigerien and French dishes with a view of sunset over the Niger.
Plateau district
The city's administrative and business core, lined with embassies, cafés and shaded avenues.
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