Drogba Beach

Côte d'Ivoire


A nice and simple maquis on the beach, popular with local families at the weekends. Rustic Ivoirian food is served at the simple wooden terrace.


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1. Nick Amon's Art Gallery

1.2 MILES

One of Côte d'Ivoire's most respected contemporary artists, Amon will greet you with paint-splattered clothing and a warm smile. His canvases start at…

2. Mairie

1.28 MILES

Grand Bassam's Town Hall is a useful landmark when finding your way around.

4. Palais de Justice

1.33 MILES

The Palais de Justice should be your first stop on a walk through town. Built in 1910, it was in this building that members of Côte d'Ivoire's PDCI-RDA…

5. Musée National du Costume

1.36 MILES

This museum, located in the former governor's palace, has a nice little exhibit showing the clothing styles of various ethnic groups and a photographic…

6. Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur

1.44 MILES

Built in 1982, this cathedral boasts no special features but is useful as a landmark when finding your way around town.

7. Market

1.53 MILES

The town market has food and souvenirs to pick from. You can find fruit and vegetables, meat, smoked fish, nuts and tons of clothing, fabrics and…

8. Monument aux Morts

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