Lagunes district, Côte d'Ivoire

Places to visit near Alépé

Alépé is a town in Lagunes district, Côte d'Ivoire. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 105 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur de Grand-Bassam (43 km), Musée des Civilisations de Côte d’Ivoire (55 km) and Banco National Park (56 km).

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Alépé at a glance

Location
Lagunes district, Côte d'Ivoire
Coordinates
5.5004° N, 3.6631° W
Places within 50 km
202 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Alépé

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Churches near Alépé

110 churches within 100 km of Alépé. The closest is Eglise Catholique Christ Roi (1 km); the best-known is Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur de Grand-Bassam (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Alépé

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alépé. The closest is Buste de Jean Paul 1er (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alépé

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alépé. The closest is Lac Kassembié (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Alépé

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Alépé. The closest is Espace BEACH AHOUE (40 km); the best-known is Baie de M’Badon (44 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Alépé

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Alépé. The closest is Mosquée 4-Bingerville (37 km); the best-known is Mosquée d'Aghien (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Alépé

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Alépé. The closest is Île Aménessan (35 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Alépé

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alépé
  2. 11 km Lac Kassembié · lake, Lagunes
  3. 17 km Potu Lagoon · lake, Abidjan
  4. 24 km Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur de Grand-Bassam · church, Comoé
  5. 22 km Musée du Parc M'Ploussoue de Bonoua · museum, Comoé
  6. 13 km Lagune Ono · lake, Comoé
  7. 22 km Back to Alépé

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    Places near Alépé by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches105110Eglise Catholique Christ Roi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1725Buste de Jean Paul 1er (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs817Lac Kassembié (11 km)
    Other attractions1717Source Sacrée (Ahoundjo) (19 km)
    Beaches & coast817Espace BEACH AHOUE (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1115Mosquée 4-Bingerville (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves914Île Aménessan (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens813Creation de la Reserve Naturelle Partielle D'aghien (30 km)
    Museums68Musée du Parc M'Ploussoue de Bonoua (32 km)
    Parks66Panneau Akandjé (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Green Valley (37 km)
    Temples22Emuci Temple Israel Akwedo Camp Militaire (44 km)
    Buddhist sites11Centre Soka Gakkai Côte D'ivoire Pour la Paix (43 km)
    Caves11Cave C'zôo (49 km)
    Waterfalls01Chutes du Korobs (53 km)

    Alépé: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alépé?

    Lac Kassembié (lake, about 11 km), Lagune Ono (lake, about 22 km), Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur de Grand-Bassam (church, about 43 km), Potu Lagoon (lake, about 26 km), Eglise Catholique Christ Roi (church, about 1 km), Musée du Parc M'Ploussoue de Bonoua (museum, about 32 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alépé?

    202 places on Spotwander: 105 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 other attractions, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Alépé?

    Eglise Catholique Christ Roi, about 1 km by road; Eglise d’Alépé Mvm Math 25v1-6 (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alépé?

    Buste de Jean Paul 1er, about 38 km by road; Treich-Laplène House (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Alépé?

    Lac Kassembié, about 11 km by road; Lagune Ono (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alépé?

    Start in Alépé, visit Lac Kassembié, then Potu Lagoon, then Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur de Grand-Bassam, then Musée du Parc M'Ploussoue de Bonoua, then Lagune Ono, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alépé?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Alépé

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alépé’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Alépé on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.