Au Fil du Fleuve

Senegal


In the southern half of Saint-Louis, this grand 19th-century merchant's house has been transformed into a lovely boutique B&B, with three unique rooms, each displaying works by a different African artist, and a lovely courtyard. The friendly host Marie-Caroline has a wealth of information about the island, and serves up fabulous breakfasts (and dinners on request).


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1. IFAN Museum

0.2 MILES

This heritage, art and culture museum contains photos of famous Saint-Louis personalities, an informative history section (in French) and exhibitions on…

2. Cathedral

0.22 MILES

In the south, next to the governor's palace, you'll find the Cathedral, an 1828 building with a neoclassical facade that is one of the oldest operating…

3. Governor's Palace

0.26 MILES

Overlooking the leafy Place Faidherbe is this classic 19th-century building, once the residence for the French colonial governor.

4. Rogniat Casernes

0.26 MILES

On opposite sides of Place Faidherbe, these two 19th-century buildings were used as soldiers' barracks during the colonial days. The building on the south…

5. Musée Jean Mermoz

0.27 MILES

This small museum gives a glimpse into the life and times of Jean Mermoz, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and other pilots who flew during the golden era of…

6. Place Faidherbe

0.28 MILES

With its statue of the French governor who led the colonial expansion eastwards and initiated many ambitious infrastructural projects, this square sits…

7. Governance

0.29 MILES

Right opposite the Pont Faidherbe, the Governance (usually referred to as 'la Gouvernance') is built on the ruins of the 18th-century colonial fort. This…

8. Guet N'Dar

0.29 MILES

On the Langue de Barbarie, Guet N'Dar is a fantastically busy fishing town worth checking out to observe local culture. Come here to watch dozens of…