Travel to West Africa, in the heart of Strasbourg

Imagine a historic 1878 water tower transformed into a gateway to another continent.

Just a short walk from the Strasbourg train station, the Château Vodou invites you on an unexpected journey. Housed in this exceptional setting and managed by a non-profit association, this unique private museum holds the world’s largest collection of West African Vodou objects. Are you ready for the most exotic and soul-stirring experience in the city?

A first step towards a different vision of the world

Far from the clichés, discover Vodou as it truly is: a complex religion and philosophy of life with roots in the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey. This spirituality encompasses a vast field of practices and beliefs that rhythm life’s key milestones: births, unions, mourning, and healing. It aims to maintain harmony between the visible, earthly world and the invisible realm of deities and ancestors through Fa divination, ceremonies, and sacred objects.

A museum that changes your perspective

Here, every object tells a story, and every piece is a witness to a living tradition from Benin, Togo, Nigeria, or Ghana. Why are these artifacts created? Through this unique collection belonging to Marc and Marie-Luce Arbogast, we reveal how Vodou seeks balance between humanity, nature, and the spiritual world.

Between sacred art and cultural heritage, leave your prejudices at the door. Through educational insights and the beauty of these ritual pieces, we offer much more than a simple visit: an encounter with a wisdom that heals and protects.

Come to Strasbourg and meet Hébiéso (god of thunder), Mami Wata (goddess of the ocean), Aguin (spirit of the bush), and all the other figures of the Vodou pantheon.

The journey starts here.

Accessible to children from 4 years old.