Foumban — Cameroon Cultural Capital: Tourist Guide

Foumban tourism guide: Bamoun Royal Palace, museum, crafts (bronze, embroidery, sculpture). Recommended hotels and how to reach Foumban from Bafoussam.

Foumban is Cameroon's artistic and cultural capital, seat of the Bamoun Sultanate. The Royal Palace (16th century) is one of the most impressive in Africa with its unique museum. Foumban's craft market is renowned across Central Africa for its bronzes, embroidery and sculptures. Getting there from Bafoussam: 40 km, 45 min by taxi. From Yaounde: 295 km, 4-5h. Recommended hotels: Hôtel du Palais (close to royal palace), Résidence de Foumban. Suggested duration: 1-2 days.