Frenchport: Gateway to the Mwasungu River
Located at the entrance of the Mwasungu River Delta, Frenchport is a quiet town with a laid back, European atmosphere. Originally settled by French colonists, Frenchport is now a major port for ships travelling down the Mwasungu River to the Atlantic. The town's quaint cobblestoned streets and little sidewalk cafe's give Frenchport a very European feel.
Place de Guillaume Gnutumi is Frenchport's main shopping area and is a meeting point for the town's citizens.
Gare du Frenchport is the town's central train station
Colonial style houses by the town's harbour
Place du Paix. Considered to be the town centre, Place du Paix also doubles as a roundabout for the town's two major avenues, Boulevard du France and Boulevard Kwabaka Niguma. The statue in the roundabout is of Michel Thierry, a French Kuwundan who played a major role in advocating for free healthcare, education and preventing poverty in Kuwundi.
Frenchport City Hall is a beautiful structure built in the late 1800's.
Aerial view of Frenchport
Cargo ships docked at Frenchport. Shipping is a major source of income and employment for the town.
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