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Capital city of the Republic of the Congo
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Brazzaville is the capital of the Republic of Congo, and serves as the financial and administrative center of the country. It can be a pleasant stopover to Pointe Noire or visits to the Congolese rain forests. It is on the northern side of the Congo River, directly across from Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Nice colonial palace built in 1901, today presidential palace.
A marble memorial to this Italian-born French explorer, and a museum tracing the history and culture of the Republic of the Congo.
The Palace of the Congresses.
Built by Roger Erell, 1949, one of the most beautiful modern churches in the world.
Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur de Brazzaville
This Catholic church was constructed by Mr. Augouard and offers views of downtown areas such as Poto Poto and Centreville, and Kinshasa, the capital of DRC across the river.
This is almost like a 'See' listing because you can get pretty wonderful views of Kinshasa across the Congo as well as the new Pont du 15 Août 1960 (Bridge of August 15, 1960), which was opened in 2016, as you are walking along the banks of the river here. This is probably the best place to go walking in fact in Brazzaville, just be careful at night.
Facilities include 10 clay courts with lights, a squash court, a swimming pool, and a large bar. Balls are supplied free. This club is on the dirt road next to the road leading to the National Stadium.
The club has a well-kept, nine-hole course (which by clever use of tees converts into an 18-hole course) with sand greens. It is on the grounds of the regional headquarters of the WHO, 20 minutes south from Brazzaville, and has a spectacular view of the Congo River and the rapids.
Hippocampe is a welcome alternative. The Vietnamis and some of the local dishes are good and the restaurant is a nice place to read or chat with fellow travelers. Finally, the location is convenient. It serves a good buffet at a reasonable price of FCFA 8000 on Friday and Saturday evenings with a wide variety of dishes.
Nightclub above the Chinese restaurant called Restaurant de ta Paix in the Hotel de Ville area (on the same street as La Mandarine and Noura restaurants). Cover charge is FCFA 5,000 per person and includes one drink.
A lot of foreigners and expats. Most of the taxis will know how to get there but you can always ask for instructions at the reception of your hotel.
Price: FCFA 26,000-36,000/night, depending on the room. Average price for a meal: FCFA 5,000 food + FCFA 2,000 drinks = FCFA 7,000 (€11). Owned by a French-Vietnamese couple. Staff is very nice. Food is good, though most of it is non-Congolese. It has warm water and wireless in some rooms and in the restaurant. Very nice outdoors restaurant.
Restaurant/bar, wifi, free breakfast. It kind of looks like a concrete shell surrounded by shanties, but it has great flags out front and a rooftop patio on top, so that's something. Plus, the mid-range price is something to consider in Brazzaville.
All rooms are of a good standard, double bed TV, mini bar, all en-suite, internet in some rooms (FCFA 2000/hr) but you can also use for free the connection at the "Business center", doesn't compare to Olympic Palace, but much more central and perfectly comfortable, breakfasts are expensive at FCFA 10,000 much rather visit the Manderin near by. Staff don't speak a lot of English so communication can be a problem sometimes. Avoid the hotel restaurant at all costs. Very expensive and their food quality is average. As in most of the hotels if you are travelling on your own you need to give them a deposit before you get a reservation. FCFA 85,000 for a room.
They have sandwiches too.
Refined place with pool and restaurant with views of the Djoué River.
formerly Le Meridien Brazzaville
One of the hotels setting the standard in Brazzaville.
The new section of the hotel is the only one in Brazza that keeps westerns standards. The whole hotel one of the best in the town (Air France personnel has moved from Laico to Olympic in last months, so now all the airlines have their air crews there, even the ones landing in Kinshasa, DRDC). The only drawback is the loud music till the morning once a week, when weddings take place. Free internet in the bar for anyone.
An elegant boutique hotel situated in downtown. Within walking distance from the city’s main attractions, ten minutes away from the international Maya Maya Airport, and surrounded by natural richness. Equipped for business conferences and receptions, it is the ideal meeting place for entrepreneurs.
High end, fine views over the Congo River.
By ferry
You can also travel to Brazzaville from Kinshasa via boat, but it is recommended to fly directly into Brazzaville if your intent is to visit the Republic of Congo.
By train
Rail services link Brazzaville with Dolisie and the seaside city of Pointe-Noire.
By road
There is surprisingly no bridge between Brazzaville and Kinshasa. If you wish to take a car across, it is possible to pay extra and get a ride on the ferry.
By boat
Being situated on the Congo River, you can quickly get around the city by boat.
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