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Sunset

Sunset behind Djibo Bakary

A short walk to catch the sun slipping behind the monument, with a snack to start and a quiet place to linger after.

Best time: sunsetAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 18:36

    Le Pilier

    Grab a bite or a coffee. Le Pilier is an expat favorite for homemade pastas, fresh cheeses, and tiramisu. The lunch service runs until 14:00 and dinner starts at 18:30, so this fits perfectly before the evening rush.

  2. 18:56

    Place Adamou Moumouni Djermakoye

    Walk 21 minutes east-southeast to Place Adamou Moumouni Djermakoye. This is your viewing spot. From here, the sun sets directly behind Place Djibo Bakary on the dates listed in the alignment fact.

  3. 19:26

    Vallée Gountouyena

    End the walk at Vallée Gountouyena. It is only a 5-minute walk from your viewing spot, making it a quiet, easy place to sit and let the evening settle in.

Local tip

Check the route for the walk from Le Pilier to Place Adamou Moumouni Djermakoye. Opening hours for Le Pilier are Lunch 12:30-14:00, dinner from 18:30 – 23:30.

Check before you go

  • Le Pilier is open for lunch until 14:00 and dinner from 18:30.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Niamey (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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