Life in Libreville, Gabon by Tiffany.

What is it like living in Libreville? Would you recommend it? What is it like?

Libreville is a pretty town. For foreigners some parts can even seem like home because of the diversity. Life is great especially during the dry season (summer) or the holidays. During the school term, it is very hot, but it is also the time when the beaches offer the most beautiful experience.

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What's the student life like in Libreville?

There are campaign groups, intellectual movements and many other such things in most of the private universities... But these students aren't very united with the only public university Omar Bongo where, paradoxically, there are strikes but the students are united.

What's the cost of living in Libreville?

Living costs in Libreville can be as high as 30,000 CFA Francs/per month. Equal to about 50 euros.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Libreville? Have you any advice?

It isn't really difficult to find accommodation in Libreville as long as you are a foreign executive, on a business trip or a foreign student or intern from a more economically-stable country. Most citizens live in unstable areas. If you want to get accommodation in Libreville, spend a lot of money.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The food is very varied meaning that you can find everying there. Japanese, French, Spanish. Especially the traditional dishes of the local province that I like: feuilles de manioc, niembouè, and aubergines.

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Where would you recommend visiting in Libreville?

At Mbolo you will find everything you're looking for. There is a supermarket in town - a CKDO and also a Prix Import.

Where are the best places to eat out?

Glass Center does high quality food. Places like Au Rond Point de la Démocratie and Awendjet, Tivoli and Louis are my favourite places.

Where would you recommend for a night out in Libreville?

After a hard exam week you can go let loose at Louis, you'll never regret going there and you'll definitely develop a taste for it.

Do you have any advice for Erasmus students going to Libreville in the future?

Safety isn't always guaranteed in Libreville. Be wary whilst driving or walking. Other than that, all will be fine!