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Le Relais Hotel Restaurant Bar
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Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor
MGWH+MCQ, Dakar, Senegal
Place du Souvenir Africain
Rue Corniche Ouest, X Rue FN 20, Dakar, Senegal
Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum
Place du souvenir africain et de la diaspora, Rte de la Corniche O, Dakar, Senegal
Baie de mermoz
Dakar, Senegal
Nearby restaurants
O Good Food
MGWM+JM3, Dakar, Senegal
La Gondole
1 Rue A, Dakar, Senegal
Restaurant Le Phénix Jardin
1 Rue DD 75, Dakar, Senegal
Djolof Chicken Point E
MGXP+83G, Dakar, Senegal
La Favela
Impasse Rue de Louga, Dakar 31000, Senegal
HERITAGE
PG2P+H3M, Bd du President Habib Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal
Restaurant La Senegalaise
11270, Dakar 10700, Senegal
Restaurant Swiss Palace
Av. Birago Diop, Dakar, Senegal
Le Jardin Thailandais
10 Rue PE 43, Dakar, Senegal
Porte-Bonheur
3 Rue 1, Dakar, Senegal
Nearby local services
Casino Plaza
Centre commercial Sea Plaza, Rte de la Corniche O, Dakar, Senegal
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SIPRES SA
Dakar, Senegal
Residence Hoteliere Olympus
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Dakar Olympic swimming pool
MGWQ+QHG x piscine olympique, Rue PE 17, Dakar, Senegal
Hotel Marie Lucienne
rue A x 2, Dakar 25072, Senegal
Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals
Fann Résidence, Rte de la Corniche O, Dakar 16868, Senegal
Casa Mara Guest House
Sicap Amitie 3, Senegal
MAISON D'HĂ–TES Villa Anna Dakar
Résidence Dakar-Sénégal, 54BLD Houphouët Boigny, Rte de la Corniche O, Dakar 10700, Senegal
Hotel Pyramide
264 Rue de Kaolack, Dakar 10700, Senegal
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Le Relais Hotel Restaurant Bar

MGWM+J9J, Dakar 10700, Senegal
4.1(232)$$$$
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attractions: Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor, Place du Souvenir Africain, Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum, Baie de mermoz, restaurants: O Good Food, La Gondole, Restaurant Le Phénix Jardin, Djolof Chicken Point E, La Favela, HERITAGE, Restaurant La Senegalaise, Restaurant Swiss Palace, Le Jardin Thailandais, Porte-Bonheur, local businesses: Casino Plaza
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Nearby attractions of Le Relais Hotel Restaurant Bar

Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor

Place du Souvenir Africain

Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum

Baie de mermoz

Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor

Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor

4.2

(76)

Open 24 hours
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Place du Souvenir Africain

Place du Souvenir Africain

4.1

(1.8K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum

Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum

3.9

(46)

Closed
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Baie de mermoz

Baie de mermoz

4.5

(18)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Le Relais Hotel Restaurant Bar

O Good Food

La Gondole

Restaurant Le Phénix Jardin

Djolof Chicken Point E

La Favela

HERITAGE

Restaurant La Senegalaise

Restaurant Swiss Palace

Le Jardin Thailandais

Porte-Bonheur

O Good Food

O Good Food

3.7

(277)

$$

Closed
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La Gondole

La Gondole

3.6

(322)

$$

Closed
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Restaurant Le Phénix Jardin

Restaurant Le Phénix Jardin

4.0

(145)

$$

Closed
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Djolof Chicken Point E

Djolof Chicken Point E

3.3

(124)

Closed
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Nearby local services of Le Relais Hotel Restaurant Bar

Casino Plaza

Casino Plaza

Casino Plaza

4.6

(44)

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I was brought to this place to see sand painting. Sand painting in Senegal is a distinctive art form deeply rooted in cultural heritage, particularly prominent on Gorée Island near Dakar. Here's a comprehensive overview based on available sources Senegalese sand paintings are more than decorative art; they serve as vibrant narratives of African history, resilience, and ancestral legacy. Common themes include depictions of the transatlantic slave trade, cultural pride, and the quest for freedom, transforming each piece into a historical testimony . These works often use symbolic imagery to convey stories of struggle and triumph, making them poignant cultural artifacts. Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the epicenter of this art form. Artists like Chiekh Mbacke Sow and Boubacar Dia a MalianSenegalese artist operate here, using sands imported from across West Africa and beyond. The island's history as a slavetrade port infuses the art with emotional depth, attracting tourists who engage with this heritage through workshops and demonstrations . Artists layer colored sands on a wooden board coated with natural glue traditionally from baobab tree sap. Excess sand is shaken off, revealing intricate designs. The final piece dries in the sun to ensure permanence . Sands are sourced from diverse locations , volcanic black sand from Dakar's Mamelles area, white beach sand, yellow from termite mounds, red from laterite soils. The sand is washed, dried, crushed, and sieved before use . Modern adaptations include painting on canvas, calabashes, and photo frames, though plywood remains the primary medium . Workshops Visitors to Gorée Island or Dakar's Village of the Arts can participate in 4 hour workshops. Tourists learn to apply sand using baobab glue and create their own pieces to take home . The creation process is mesmerizing—artists pour sands in rapid sequences, with the final image emerging "like a magic trick" . Commercial Aspect Vendors sell sand paintings , 13x18 inch boards for ~$30, though interactions can be intense due to tourism dependent livelihoods . Unlike Navajo or Tibetan sand paintings ritualistic, impermanent, Senegalese works are fixed and commercial. They avoid sacred taboos, instead emphasizing cultural storytelling and preservation . This accessibility allows broader engagement while retaining profound cultural roots. Chiekh Mbacke Sow Renowned for historical narratives using globally sourced sands . Boubacar Dia Demonstrates techniques at Gorée's art festivals, blending Malian and Senegalese influences . Their art sustains oral histories and supports local economies, bridging past and present through granular beauty. Senegalese sand painting remains a dynamic testament to resilience, inviting global audiences to explore Africa's layered histories through the humble medium of sand.
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I was brought to this place to see sand painting. Sand painting in Senegal is a distinctive art form deeply rooted in cultural heritage, particularly prominent on Gorée Island near Dakar. Here's a comprehensive overview based on available sources Senegalese sand paintings are more than decorative art; they serve as vibrant narratives of African history, resilience, and ancestral legacy. Common themes include depictions of the transatlantic slave trade, cultural pride, and the quest for freedom, transforming each piece into a historical testimony . These works often use symbolic imagery to convey stories of struggle and triumph, making them poignant cultural artifacts. Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the epicenter of this art form. Artists like Chiekh Mbacke Sow and Boubacar Dia a MalianSenegalese artist operate here, using sands imported from across West Africa and beyond. The island's history as a slavetrade port infuses the art with emotional depth, attracting tourists who engage with this heritage through workshops and demonstrations . Artists layer colored sands on a wooden board coated with natural glue traditionally from baobab tree sap. Excess sand is shaken off, revealing intricate designs. The final piece dries in the sun to ensure permanence . Sands are sourced from diverse locations , volcanic black sand from Dakar's Mamelles area, white beach sand, yellow from termite mounds, red from laterite soils. The sand is washed, dried, crushed, and sieved before use . Modern adaptations include painting on canvas, calabashes, and photo frames, though plywood remains the primary medium . Workshops Visitors to Gorée Island or Dakar's Village of the Arts can participate in 4 hour workshops. Tourists learn to apply sand using baobab glue and create their own pieces to take home . The creation process is mesmerizing—artists pour sands in rapid sequences, with the final image emerging "like a magic trick" . Commercial Aspect Vendors sell sand paintings , 13x18 inch boards for ~$30, though interactions can be intense due to tourism dependent livelihoods . Unlike Navajo or Tibetan sand paintings ritualistic, impermanent, Senegalese works are fixed and commercial. They avoid sacred taboos, instead emphasizing cultural storytelling and preservation . This accessibility allows broader engagement while retaining profound cultural roots. Chiekh Mbacke Sow Renowned for historical narratives using globally sourced sands . Boubacar Dia Demonstrates techniques at Gorée's art festivals, blending Malian and Senegalese influences . Their art sustains oral histories and supports local economies, bridging past and present through granular beauty. Senegalese sand painting remains a dynamic testament to resilience, inviting global audiences to explore Africa's layered histories through the humble medium of sand.
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Cuénta la leyenda que este era el bar donde Léopold Senghor venía a beber y escribir, y que la dueña era su amante y protegida. Ahora lo regenta si sobrino, Leopold, un tío muy simpático e interesante
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I was brought to this place to see sand painting. Sand painting in Senegal is a distinctive art form deeply rooted in cultural heritage, particularly prominent on Gorée Island near Dakar. Here's a comprehensive overview based on available sources

Senegalese sand paintings are more than decorative art; they serve as vibrant narratives of African history, resilience, and ancestral legacy. Common themes include depictions of the transatlantic slave trade, cultural pride, and the quest for freedom, transforming each piece into a historical testimony . These works often use symbolic imagery to convey stories of struggle and triumph, making them poignant cultural artifacts.

Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the epicenter of this art form. Artists like Chiekh Mbacke Sow and Boubacar Dia a MalianSenegalese artist operate here, using sands imported from across West Africa and beyond. The island's history as a slavetrade port infuses the art with emotional depth, attracting tourists who engage with this heritage through workshops and demonstrations .

Artists layer colored sands on a wooden board coated with natural glue traditionally from baobab tree sap. Excess sand is shaken off, revealing intricate designs. The final piece dries in the sun to ensure permanence . Sands are sourced from diverse locations , volcanic black sand from Dakar's Mamelles area, white beach sand, yellow from termite mounds, red from laterite soils. The sand is washed, dried, crushed, and sieved before use . Modern adaptations include painting on canvas, calabashes, and photo frames, though plywood remains the primary medium .

Workshops Visitors to Gorée Island or Dakar's Village of the Arts can participate in 4 hour workshops. Tourists learn to apply sand using baobab glue and create their own pieces to take home . The creation process is mesmerizing—artists pour sands in rapid sequences, with the final image emerging "like a magic trick" . Commercial Aspect Vendors sell sand paintings , 13x18 inch boards for ~$30, though interactions can be intense due to tourism dependent livelihoods .

Unlike Navajo or Tibetan sand paintings ritualistic, impermanent, Senegalese works are fixed and commercial. They avoid sacred taboos, instead emphasizing cultural storytelling and preservation . This accessibility allows broader engagement while retaining profound cultural roots.

Chiekh Mbacke Sow Renowned for historical narratives using globally sourced sands . Boubacar Dia Demonstrates techniques at Gorée's art festivals, blending Malian and Senegalese influences . Their art sustains oral histories and supports local economies, bridging past and present through granular beauty.

Senegalese sand painting remains a dynamic testament to resilience, inviting global audiences to explore Africa's layered histories through the humble...

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5.0
1y

Un hĂ´tel exceptionnel !

L'hôtel offre une expérience vraiment agréable, avec un accueil professionnel et très chaleureux. Le personnel est attentionné et toujours prêt à fournir des informations et des services avec le sourire.

Les chambres sont impeccablement propres et bien entretenues, offrant un confort optimal. La décoration moderne et soignée crée une atmosphère apaisante, idéale pour se détendre.

Le petit-déjeuner est varié, avec des produits frais et de qualité. Les options proposées satisferont à coup sûr tous les goûts. L'hôtel dispose également d'installations comme une piscine et un spa, parfaits pour se relaxer après une journée bien remplie.

L'emplacement est un autre atout, à proximité des principaux sites touristiques tout en offrant un cadre calme et agréable. Cet hôtel est un excellent choix pour ceux qui recherchent à la fois confort, service de qualité...

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5.0
1y

"J'ai récemment séjourné au Relais Hotel et je suis ravi de partager mon expérience. Dès mon arrivée, j'ai été accueilli chaleureusement par le personnel qui a été très serviable tout au long de mon séjour. La chambre était impeccable, spacieuse et très confortable, avec toutes les commodités nécessaires, y compris une connexion Wi-Fi rapide.

Le petit-déjeuner proposé était varié et délicieux, avec de nombreuses options pour tous les goûts. J'ai également eu l'occasion de dîner au restaurant de l'hôtel, où la qualité des plats était exceptionnelle.

L'emplacement de l'hôtel est un autre point fort, car il est proche des principales attractions touristiques, ce qui facilite les visites. En termes de rapport qualité-prix, je pense que c'est un excellent choix. Je recommande vivement le Relais Hotel à tous ceux qui cherchent un endroit agréable...

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