Republic of Congo Shopping and nightlife
Shopping in Republic of Congo
In Brazzaville, there are shops and colourful markets. An arts and crafts centre at Poto Poto sells, amongst other things, local paintings and carved wooden masks and figures. The two main markets are Moungali and Ouenze. Avenue Foch is crowded with street vendors. Basketwork can be bought at the villages of Makana and M'Pila (3km/2 miles from Brazzaville), with pottery and an open-air market.
Shopping hours
Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1500-1800. Some shops close on Monday afternoon and a few open on Sunday morning.
Nightlife in Republic of Congo
Local groups are popular in the main towns. Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire have several nightclubs.