Foumban - Foumban

Foumban is a city in the West of Cameroon about 70 km from Bafoussam.

To know

Foumban is considered the art city of Cameroon.

When to go

At the end of Ramadan the city of Foumban comes alive with the biggest celebrations, and it is the best time to visit it.

Background

Foumban is the seat of the royal Bamoun palace.

How to orient yourself

How to get

By bus

Foumban is connected by bus lines and collective taxis.

How to get around

What see

• Royal Palace (Palais Royal). Building built in the twentieth century by Ibrahim Njoya, sixteenth sultan of Bamoun. The building is inspired by the Buea palace built by the German governor. 
• Bamoun Museum of Arts and Traditions (Musée des arts et des traditions Bamoun). Preserves the private collection of Modé Yeyap 

Events and parties

What to do

Shopping

How to have fun

Where to eat

Where stay

Average prices

• Domaine de Petpenoun, Route Foumbot. 

Safety

How to keep in touch

Around

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Foumban
• Commons contains images or other files on Foumban

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