Abengourou
An eastern town in cocoa country, seat of the Indénié kingdom, with a royal palace and a small museum.
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Abengourou is the seat of the Indénié, an Agni kingdom that traces its origin to a migration from Ashanti country in the eighteenth century, and the king's palace stands in the centre of town with a museum holding regalia, gold ornament, stools and staffs. The court still functions and audiences are held. The surrounding country is cocoa, and Abengourou is one of the trading centres of the eastern belt.
What you actually see
- The royal palace - the seat of the Indénié kingdom in the centre of town.
- The regalia - gold ornament, stools and staffs in the palace museum.
- The Agni court - a functioning traditional court with regular audiences.
- The cocoa country - the plantations the region's economy runs on.
When to go
November to February is the dry season and the most comfortable. Palace visits should be arranged in advance. The rains from June to October are heavy in the east.
Honest expectations
Palace access depends on the court's schedule and cannot be assumed. Photography inside is generally not permitted. The town itself has little else for visitors.
Nearby
Bondoukou is northeast, and Abidjan is southwest.
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.