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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 the chief city of the Department of the same name. Grand-Bassam is divided by the Ébrié Lagoon into two halves. ''Ancien Bassam'' 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 . ''Nouveau Bassam'', linked to Ancien Bassam by a Bridge , lies on the inland, northern side of the lagoon. It grew from the Africa n Servant 's quarter and is now the main commercial centre of the town. |
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