Down on the coast a half hour from Abidjan, the French colonial capital (though just briefly, from 1893 to 1900, though it remained a key seaport for years afterward(,with a current population of around 125,000, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with plenty of colonial-era buildings – many pretty shabby and some even abandoned – with standouts including the Post Office and Customs House, the Ganamet House, the Hotel de France, and the main bank. Other attractions include the Akan Costume Museum, which offers insights into the local culture, showcasing a variety of traditional costumes and masks. However, most people actually come here for the long beach, lined with restaurants, bars, shops, and hotels.
Read more in my post The Allures of Ivory Coast/Côte d´Ivoire.
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