Bassam City Tour – Ararat Province, Armenia

EXPERIENCE

Our educational tour invites you to discover the town’s landmarks while learning about its history and culture. We’re sure you’ll fall under the spell of this verdant town, its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic heart and its many hidden treasures. Come and explore Grand-Bassam with us!

1. The colonial lighthouse

Symbol of Grand-Bassam and its colonial past.

2. Treich-Laplene Stele

The Treich-Laplene stele pays tribute to the French explorer of the same name. Learn about his role in building the colony of Côte d’Ivoire and the French colonial project in sub-Saharan Africa.

3. Centenary mango trees and the victory bridge

Take a stroll through the town of Grand-Bassam to discover the hundred-year-old mango trees, symbol of the green city, and the Victory Bridge. Learn about the history of Bassam’s women’s march and heroines.

4. Vestiges of colonial times

Continue your stroll through the alleyways of the old town’s commercial zone to discover the vestiges of the colonial era: the colonial market, Lebanese trading houses, the Banque Coloniale Africaine (BCA) and the Maison Ganamet.

5. The Glorious Ladies

Finish your visit with a visit to the monument to the Glorious Ladies, which highlights the role of women in Côte d’Ivoire’s history.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit Grand-Bassam and its colonial vestiges
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic heart
Discover many hidden treasures

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