Presidential Palace, Cotonou
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| Palais de la Marina | |
|---|---|
 The Presidential Palace in 2022 | |
 Interactive map of the Palais de la Marina area | |
| Alternative names | Presidential Palace |
| General information | |
| Location | Palais de la Marina, Cotonou, Benin, Cotonou, Benin |
| Coordinates | 6°21′06″N 2°24′32″E / 6.3517°N 2.4090°E |
The Palais de la Marina (simply called the Presidential Palace or the Marina Palace) is a government complex in Cotonou, Benin. The palace is relevant in Beninese politics, being used to hold government meetings between the Cabinet of Benin, ambassadors, and the president.[1]
2025 coup d'etat attempt
On 7 December 2025, several soldiers of the Benin Armed Forces (FAB) led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri announced on national television the overthrow of Patrice Talon, the president of Benin, following an attack on the palace and the residences of other top-ranking military officials.
At 05:00, rebelling National Guard soldiers attacked the palace. A battle broke out between the mutineers and members of the Republican Guard, with President Patrice Talon, his wife, and high-ranking members of the Republican Guard including the commander Dieudonné Djimon Tévoédjrè watching over. This clash in front of the palace lasted for about 45 minutes. One pro-government soldier was killed, and one was injured during the battle.