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Independence Monument illuminated in central Phnom Penh

CANCHAM CAMBODIA Bienvenue à Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh
& the Summit

Your bearings for Summit week. A little local knowledge for everything in between.

20th Francophonie Summit 15–16 November 2026

Independence Monument · Phnom Penh

Les bonnes adresses

Inside Scoop

A first collection of researched places to explore. Volunteer recommendations are being gathered for Summit week.

10 places · Alphabetical by category

Quick bite & coffee

Sur le pouce et café

BROWN Roastery Exchange Square

Daun Penh / Riverside$

A Cambodian coffee stop at Exchange Square, convenient for a break around Wat Phnom and the northern end of central Phnom Penh.

Use the Exchange Square branch in Maps; BROWN has several locations.

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Khéma Pasteur

Daun Penh / Riverside$$

French bakery, delicatessen and restaurant at Arunreas Hotel, with breakfast, coffee and a business-lunch menu at the corner of Streets 228 and 51.

Check the current breakfast or business-lunch menu before booking.

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Khmer food done right

Saveurs khmères

Khmer Surin

BKK1$$

Khmer and Thai dishes in a traditional-style setting on Street 57, close to BKK1 hotels and offices.

Check the menu and tell the team about dietary requirements when booking.

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Dinner with a counterpart

À table entre partenaires

Malis Phnom Penh

Tonle Bassac$$$

Cambodian cooking at 136 Norodom Boulevard, with courtyard and indoor seating. A practical option to consider when arranging a hosted meal.

Reserve ahead and ask which seating area suits a business conversation.

  • Vegetarian-friendly

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Got 2 hours?

Deux heures pour découvrir

National Museum of Cambodia

Daun Penh / Riverside$

Khmer sculpture, ceramics and cultural collections beside the Royal Palace. The red museum buildings and courtyard are a useful starting point for a short cultural visit.

Ask ahead about a French-language guided visit; gallery photography is restricted.

  • French spoken

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

SOSORO Museum

Daun Penh / Riverside$

An interactive museum exploring Cambodia through money, trade and economic history, with a garden and café close to Wat Phnom.

The museum lists French audio guides. Check opening days before setting out.

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Take-home gifts & shop with impact

Souvenirs qui ont du sens

Daughters of Cambodia Visitor Centre

Toul Tom PoungCheck prices

Locally made accessories and homeware at a social-enterprise visitor centre near Russian Market, with a boutique and production workshops.

Go to Street 456. The organisation currently says its café is closed.

  • Social enterprise

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Treat yourself & recharge

Une pause pour soi

Bodia Spa Riverside

Daun Penh / Riverside$$$

A spa above the pharmacy at the corner of Street 178 and Sothearos Boulevard, near the National Museum and Royal Palace.

The entrance involves stairs. Confirm access requirements and treatment prices directly.

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Sundowners

À l’heure de l’apéritif

Elephant Bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal

Daun Penh / Riverside$$$

A hotel bar in Phnom Penh's historic Raffles Le Royal, with indoor and terrace seating near Wat Phnom.

Confirm reservations, dress requirements and the current menu with the hotel.

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Sora at Rosewood Phnom Penh

CanCham member

Daun Penh / Riverside$$$

A rooftop bar at Vattanac Capital with an outdoor sky deck overlooking Phnom Penh. Check reservations and weather conditions with the venue.

Ask about access to the outdoor deck and current dress requirements.

  • Sustainable / eco

Editorial research · 17 Oct 2026

Price guide: $ lower-cost · $$ mid-range · $$$ higher-cost. These are indicative, not quotes. Confirm opening hours, prices, accessibility and any dietary requirements directly.

Une sélection indépendante

How these places make the guide.

Anyone can suggest a place. Volunteer curators review suggestions, check practical details and step out of decisions where they have a connection to a business. Listings are alphabetical, not ranked. There are no paid placements.

Starter entries are researched from venue websites and are labelled as editorial research. They are not presented as personal volunteer endorsements. The maple leaf identifies a verified CanCham member business; it is not a quality rating.

Sources & publication notes

Summit dates, venues and accreditation: host government's Summit website. FrancoTech: FrancoTech organisers. Place details: the venue-information link on each entry. Last editorial review: 17 October 2026.

CanCham is preparing this independent visitor guide with its members and partners. It does not issue Summit accreditation or act for the Summit organisers. No visitor discount is implied by inclusion.

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