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Grand Bassam is a city in Côte d'Ivoire, lying east of Abidjan. It was the French colonial capital city from 1893 until 1896, when the administration was transferred to Bingerville after a bout of yellow fever. The city remained a key seaport until the growth of Abidjan from the 1930s.

Grand Bassam is divided by the Ébrié Lagoon into two halves. i is the former French settlement, facing the Gulf of Guinea. It is home to the grander colonial buildings, some of which have been restored. It is now a popular seaside resort and also a centre for crafts. The district is also home to a cathedral and the Côte d'Ivoire National Museum of Costume. i, linked to Ancien Bassam by a bridge, lies on the inland, northern side of the lagoon. It grew from the African servant's quarter and is now the main commercial centre of the town.

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