Grand-Bassam is a historic, coastal resort town in Côte d’Ivoire

Grand-Bassam is a historic, coastal resort town in Côte d’Ivoire, located roughly 43 km east of Abidjan, known for its UNESCO-listed French colonial architecture and palm-backed beaches. As the nation’s first capital (1893–1896), it features a mix of early 20th-century colonial buildings and traditional Nzema fishing villages.