Location: Libreville
Top Things to do in Libreville
10 Things to Do in Libreville That You Shouldn't Miss
Named for the freed slaves that helped build the port town, Libreville has grown into an elegant and wealthy capital city since Gabon gained independence in 1960. The seafront boulevard is lined with expensive hotels and stores, while the Louis quarter is known for its stylish clubs, restaurants and bars. Pointe Denis, accessible by a short boat ride, is a resort island with some of the area's best beaches. The Sibang Arboretum, just outside the city, showcases the country's unique flora.
Restaurants in Libreville
1. Pointe-Denis Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
One of Libreville's two primary Beaches, the Pointe-Dénis Beach offers camping in addition to standard beach activities.
Reviewed By Srivatsan - New Delhi, India
The first impression I got was that the Gabonese aren't much of beach-goers. Miles of pristine Beaches, and not a soul in sight. Literally had the run of the place ask to myself.
Unfortunately, there aren't very many public conveniences, nor are there any good restaurants etc for a cool beer. So pretty much just walked around there without entering the ocean :(
Next time I'll be better prepared though!!!
2. L'Eglise St-Michel Libreville
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Distinguished by large wooden columns that were carved by a blind Gabonese man, L'Eglise St-Michel is an amazing sight that should not be missed.
Reviewed By EllenT116 - New York, NY
St. Michel is a fascinating church, with mosaics in front and amazing carved columns that illustrate Bible stories, and I'm told, local legends as well. It's a huge space, open to the air, of course, and manages to capture the local artistic style beautifully. Worth a visit and of course, it's free!
3. Casino Croisette
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Shafik A - Muscat, Oman
Good and Friendly atmosphere , prices ok not excessive . waitresses are friendly and they have some nice music and events . Good to visit one time once you are in Libreville
4. Notre-Dame de Lourdes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By tsareviews - Libreville, Gabon
Attended church last Sunday and was amazed by the cultural differences between Notre-Dame de Lourdes and the conventional church. The offertory had the congregation in lines instead of a collection, and people brought frozen chicken and coke as offertory. Strange, but worthwhile experiencing.
5. Stade d'Angondje
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
6. Musee des Arts et Traditions du Gabon (Museum of Art and Culture)
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Featuring an unrivaled collection of masks, the Musée des Arts et Traditions du Gabon is essential viewing for visitors to Libreville.
Reviewed By FFlounder - London, United Kingdom
I visited one Saturday afternoon in mid-September and it was completely shut up. All the stalls in the courtyard were empty and the gate was padlocked. I think it might have shut down. The last advertisement on the billboard outside was for an exhibition in 2012.
7. Institut francais
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Alain J - Nax, Switzerland
Out of curiosity or for an event it may be worth visiting. Otherwise, there is very little to see or do. The "cafetaria" doesn't respect its published scheduled.
8. Akanda National Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By EllenT116 - New York, NY
We bought one of only two guide books on Gabon, the Bradt Guide. It recommended going to Akanda and also recommended the ASF, the Adventures sans Frontières, an organization dedicated to the Gabonese environment and education. Through them we met François Boussamba, who became our guide for three days. He took us to Akanda (boat ride through mangroves, a beach walk to see birds and more time in the boat following birds. The next day, he took us to Pongara Park and there we took a walk in the Savannah and saw Forest Buffalo and two antelopes. Then we waited up to see the turtles nesting on the beach. It was simply amazing. The accommodations at Pongara were simple and very basic (outhouse, bucket shower, water drawn from a well, sleeping in a tent that they will provide) but what an experience. We capped the three days with a visit to the Mondah Forest. François was amazing: smart, educated, knowledgeable, reliable, punctual, patient and personable. He showed us the wonders of Gabon. Of you go to Akanda, Pongara and Mondah, François Boussamba is your man. He can be reached through the ASF. These three parks are indeed wondrous, but François improved on that. He speaks both French and English but his French is better.
9. Cathedrale Saint Pierre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By RafaelCarvalhoA
It is a beautiful church. It has a different architecture, but it's a very amazing place. It's worth to visit.
10. St Marie Cathedral
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By BruMex29 - Brussels, Belgium
Was having a hard time to believe this was the actual Cathedral. The site is more interesting for historical value, in the back on the church, there's still standing the first Mission founded when Christians first arrived in Gabon.
The actual church is quite simple and clean, not that many art work and during the day there are several homeless people sleeping in the seats.
I would recommend rather visiting St Michel.
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