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Grand-Bassam

Filled to the brim with French colonial charm, Grand-Bassam is a town in the Lagunes region of Côte d'Ivoire.

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Do
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Eat
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Drink
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14 places

  1. Eat

    Bassam Pizza

    Reportedly to be the only pizzeria of Grand-Bassam. It has received mixed reviews.

  2. See

    Cathédrale du Sacré Cœur

    Beautiful house of worship built by the French in 1910, renovated in 2004.

  3. See

    Centre Céramique

    After tourism, ceramics are probably Grand-Bassam's biggest industry. This is a museum of Ivorian traditional ceramic and an exhibition hall for the works of local artisans..

  4. Eat

    Le Quai

    It's in the maquis area, along the shore of the lagoon. Serves both African and French cuisine.

    CFA 3000-4000

  5. See

    Maison des Artistes

    Unlike some other buildings, the name of this colourful building describes what it's used for. In this "house of the artists" you can watch local sculptors and other artists working and buy their creations.

  6. Eat

    Maquis l'Estomac

    Also on the lagoon's shore in Ancien Bassam, serving African food.

    From CFA 2000

  7. See

    Musée National du Costume

    Costume Museum

    Housed in the former French governor's palace, this architectural gem with its large outer staircase is one of the main attractions in town. Its excellent collection of traditional costumes, masks, ornaments and ethnographic photographs provides a fascinating insight in the culture and history of Ivory Coast during and outside colonial times. The 4000-m² museum premises holds various publications, models of traditional houses and life-size dancing scenes. If your budget allows, consider hiring a guide for extra information.

    Tue - Sun 9:00 - 17:00CFA 1000

  8. See

    Old Post Office

    An elegant building that has also been restored. It no longer functions as a post office.

  9. See

    Palais de Justice

    Law Courts

    Constructed in 1910, it was used as a court until 1954. This building has not been as lucky as the other French colonial structures, and has reportedly decayed beyond repair.

  10. Do

    Swim at Grand-Bassam Beach

    The seaside of Ancien Bassam is extremely popular among Ivorians. On the weekends, the place is packed, however, during the weekdays, you may have it all to yourself. Beware of strong currents; there are no lifeguards. Also beware of trash; the beach is quite filthy, sadly.

  11. Drink

    Épilogue

    The first nightclub in Grand-Bassam with Audio and Video Animation. VIP Space. Epilogue is open daily from 18:30 to 06:00. Tuesday is Karaoké night while Thursday is Live variété with an orchestra

    Open now · closes 5 am tomorrowCFA 1000-250,000

  12. Do Not mapped

    Canoe trips

    Some local boatmen can be arranged to take you up the lagoon to see some tradition fishing amongst the landscape.

  13. Do Not mapped

    Fête de l`Abissa

    Festival of the Dead

    The local N'Zima people honour those who have passed away in this colourful and lively festival, held between late October and early November.

  14. See

    Mairie de Grand-Bassam

    Town Hall

    A restored French colonial building.