Hgl-13/chatbot-tourisme-Benin

# Benin Tourist Guide Chatbot 🇧🇯 A web-based chatbot that helps tourists visiting Benin discover the country’s history, key heritage sites, and practical travel information (activities, regions, and indicative pricing). ## Features - **History knowledge** - Kingdoms of Benin (e.g., Dahomey) and major historical periods - Colonization history and key milestones - **Tourism guidance** - Must-see sites and cultural experiences connected to historical narratives - Region-based suggestions and itineraries (MVP scope) - **Practical info** - Indicative pricing for activities and hotels by region - Sources and “last updated” metadata (to reduce misinformation) > ⚠️ Pricing and availability may change. The chatbot provides **indicative** information based on referenced sources and the last update date. --- ## Tech Stack (recommended) - **Backend**: Python + FastAPI - **LLM**: API-based model (e.g., OpenAI) - **RAG**: Embeddings + Vector DB (FAISS or Chroma) - **Frontend**: Next.js/React (or simple HTML/JS for MVP) - **Config**: `.env` for secrets