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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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    Cathédrale du Sacré Cœur

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

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    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..

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    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.

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    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

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    Old Post Office

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

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    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.

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    Mairie de Grand-Bassam

    Town Hall

    A restored French colonial building.