Arbre de l'oubli: A Majestic Tribute to Memory in Ouidah

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Aneho, head towards the Avenue de la Liberté and walk south. Continue straight until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Avenue des Cocotiers. Keep walking along this avenue for about 1 kilometer until you reach the intersection with Rue des Esclaves. Turn left onto Rue des Esclaves and continue walking for another 1.5 kilometers. You will see a sign indicating the direction to Arbre de l'oubli. Follow the signs to your destination, which is located on your right.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the center of Aneho and make your way to Avenue de la Liberté. Head south, and at the roundabout, take the second exit onto Avenue des Cocotiers. Cycle along Avenue des Cocotiers for approximately 1 kilometer. When you reach the intersection with Rue des Esclaves, turn left. Keep cycling straight for about 1.5 kilometers. Look for the signs that lead to Arbre de l'oubli, and turn right when you see them. The site will be on your right.

• Public Transport

  Catch a local taxi-brousse (shared taxi) from the main taxi station in Aneho. Ask the driver to take you towards Ouidah. The ride will take approximately 20-30 minutes. Get off at the Ouidah intersection where you see signs for Arbre de l'oubli. From there, you can either walk or take a local moto-taxi to the site, which is about 5 minutes away. Ensure to confirm with the driver that you are heading to Arbre de l'oubli before getting on.