Tourism Grand Bassam

Located 35 minutes from Abidjan, straddling the Ouladine lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, Grand-Bassam is one of the best tourist destinations in Côte d'Ivoire and the first capital of Côte d'Ivoire to inherit the colonial remains (buildings, monument and lighthouse) that have allowed it to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Grand-Bassam is one of the best seaside resorts in the country with its beach that extends from the village of Azuretti to Mondoukou decorated with hotels and restaurants.

It is famous for its traditional annual festivals: Abissa among the N'zimas, which takes place over a week (from the last Sunday in October to the first Sunday in November) and the generation festival among the Abourés de Moosou, which takes place every Easter Monday.

This city also has large craft centres where you will have the opportunity to practice ceramics, chat with master bronzers and even do craft shopping.


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Travel budget in Grand Bassam

Indicative price ranges to help plan your stay
Budget
Accommodation / nightup to 30,000 XOF
Mealsup to 5,000 XOF
Standard
Accommodation / night30,000 - 45,000 XOF
Meals5,000 - 7,000 XOF
Premium
Accommodation / nightfrom 45,000 XOF
Mealsfrom 7,000 XOF

Traveler reviews about Grand Bassam

4/5 · 5 reviews
  • M
    Marilyne
    8 years ago
    5/5

    <p>Le cadre est g&eacute;nialissime et &agrave; 2 pas d&#39;Abidjan.&nbsp;<br />Id&eacute;al pour se&nbsp;changer les id&eacute;es. Ce que je conseille : y passer la nuit pour un vrai moment de d&eacu...

    Jardin D'Eden · Grand Bassam
  • I
    Ivonomad
    7 years ago
    4/5

    Très belle visite de la ville. Nous avons appris de belles choses sur l'histoire. A faire absolument

    Visite guidée 2h - ville historique grand-bassam · Grand Bassam
  • N
    Nao
    9 years ago
    4/5

    C'est un hôtel connu pour recevoir des séminaires. Très vaste, il est composé de plusieurs bâtiments. Le problème étant la disparité entre les différents bâtiment: celui de la réception a un décor ki...

    Nsa Hotel · Grand Bassam
  • J
    Jessica
    9 years ago
    4/5

    J'adore cet endroit, j'y vais d'ailleurs régulièrement depuis que je l'ai découvert ! A 20 minutes de la ville, plus besoin de faire de longs km pour retrouver la mer... Je n'ai jamais testé les chamb...

    Jardin D'Eden · Grand Bassam

Plan your trip — Ivory Coast

The essentials to know before you go.
Best season
Nov → Feb
Currency
XOF
Visa
e-visa
Yellow fever
required
Airport
ABJ · Abidjan

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Frequently asked questions

Recommended accommodations in Grand Bassam include:

  • Hotel La Madrague
  • La Taverne Bassamoise
  • Koral Beach
  • La Playa
  • Boblin La Mer

Recommended restaurants in Grand Bassam include:

  • Bassam Pizza
  • Jardin D'Eden
  • La Maison De La Lagune
  • Boblin La Mer
  • Mitsou Beach Club

The most popular sites in Grand Bassam include:

  • Maison Du Patrimoine Culturel
  • MusĂ©e National Du Costume
  • Le Phare de Grand-Bassam
  • Le Pont de la victoire
  • Centre de la CĂ©ramique de Grand-Bassam

Recommended activities in Grand Bassam include:

  • Visite guidĂ©e 2h - musĂ©e du costume de grand-bassam
  • Visite guidĂ©e 1h - musĂ©e du costume
  • Visite guidĂ©e express - musĂ©e du costume 30min
  • Visite guidĂ©e 2h - ville historique grand-bassam
  • Une demi-journĂ©e dans la première capitale de cĂ´te d'ivoire

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