St Louis, once Senegal's capital, is another French fortified settlement from the days of slave trading. There are good beaches. A cruise lasting several days can be made up the Senegal River from here. There are six national parks and four reserves in Senegal, particularly rich in birdlife. Traditional Senegalese festivals are held throughout the year.
Cinemas tend to show the latest French language as well as local films.
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