Grand-Bassam, Colonial town in southeastern Ivory Coast.
Grand-Bassam extends along the Ébrié Lagoon, divided into the historic French quarter with colonial buildings and the commercial center of Nouveau Bassam.
The French established Fort Nemours in 1843, transforming the area into the first capital of Ivory Coast until a yellow fever outbreak in 1899.
The National Museum of Costume exhibits traditional Ivorian textiles, while local markets display handcrafted goods made by regional artisans.
Visitors can explore both sections of the town through organized walking tours that begin at the UNESCO World Heritage center and end at the beach.
The N'zima African fishing village maintains its original structures and practices, demonstrating the continuation of pre-colonial traditions within the modern town.
Location: Grand-Bassam Department
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Website: http://villedegrandbassam.ci
GPS coordinates: 5.21288,-3.74323
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
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