Côte d'Ivoire

For many, Côte d'Ivoire is the natural gateway to francophone West Africa: a country where the urban energy of Abidjan meets the colonial calm of Grand-Bassam, the first trading post and a historic town inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list.

Why come

Driven by its national tourism strategy — "Sublime Côte d'Ivoire", led by the Ministry of Tourism — the destination is investing heavily in hospitality and sites. For the traveler, the offering takes shape quickly, especially around Abidjan.

To see, to live

• Abidjan — the Plateau, Cocody, the maquis eateries and the cultural scene.
• Grand-Bassam — colonial architecture and beaches, an hour from Abidjan.
• Assinie — lagoons and seaside, the favorite weekend escape.