Grand-Bassam Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
place in Comoé, Ivory Coast
About Grand-Bassam
Grand-Bassam (or "Bassam" as the locals call it) was the capital city of the French colonies in the region from 1893 until 1896, until the administration was transferred to Bingerville after a severe bout ofyellow fever. The city's inhabitants recovered, and it remained a key seaport until the growth ofAbidjanfrom the 1930s, which crushed its golden era. By independence in 1960, Grand-Bassam was little more than a ghost town, until a surge of tourism in the 1970s led to its resettlement. Today, 5,000 people call the town their home, although some areas remain largely abandoned.
Top Attractions in Grand-Bassam
Explore the best things to see and do in Grand-Bassam:
- ★Canoe trips
- ★Cathédrale du Sacré Cœur
- ★Centre Céramique
- ★Fête de l`Abissa
- ★Mairie de Grand-Bassam
- ★Maison des Artistes
- ★Musée National du Costume
- ★Old Post Office
Where to Eat in Grand-Bassam
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bassam Pizza
- 🍴Le Quai
- 🍴Maquis l'Estomac
Where to Stay in Grand-Bassam
- 🏨Etoile du Sud
- 🏨Hotel Boblin la Mer
- 🏨La Maison de la Lagune
- 🏨La Nouvelle Paillote
- 🏨Maffouet Hotel
- 🏨Taverne la Bassamoise
Grand-Bassam Travel Guide Sections
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