Brazzaville, the capital city of the Republic of Congo, lies lazily on the edge of the Congo riverbanks, its pleasant and laid-back nature contrasting greatly with its bustling neighbour, Kinshasa, which stares back from across the swirling waters of the mighty Congo River. Charming is the best way to describe this unassuming city, with its French heritage proudly announcing itself in its light-coloured colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and old catholic churches.
