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Some local boatmen can be arranged to take you up the lagoon to see some tradition fishing amongst the landscape.
Beautiful house of worship built by the French in 1910, renovated in 2004.
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..
Town Hall
A restored French colonial building.
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.
An elegant building that has also been restored. It no longer functions as a post office.
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.