(235 km from Bamako), accessible by road and air.
The City of the Balazans, former capital of the Kingdom of the Bambaras.
Ségou, a sanctuary for African animism, charms visitors with its colonial architecture.
This is a required stop for all travellers en route toward the regions of Mopti and Timbuktu.


Tourist attractions to visit:

• Koro, tomb of Biton Coulibaly, first Bambara king of Ségou;

• The dam and bridge at Markala;

• The sacred well at Karantéla;

• Kalabougou, village (island) of potters, which also offers visitors the chance to experience travel in a dugout canoe.