By day, the Plateau is... by evliyasems
By day, the Plateau is undisputedly a wonderful place to take a leisurely stroll, visiting the many shops, relaxing in one of the quaint parks, or at a sidewalk café watching the world go by. At sundown, the offices empty out and all too soon the Plateau is still. By night, the focus of the activity shifts to Treichville, where you will find lively discos and nightclubs, and the highly popular local ?maquis? restaurants offering cheap eats that encompass everything from Lebanese specialties to authentic West African dishes. Must See
The National Cathedral
One of the most magnificent examples of modern architecture. The cathedral is situated near the administrative area of Plateau, overlooking the Ebrie Lagoon.
Cocody Market
This is Abidjan?s foremost craft market with a wide variety of souvenir ideas to choose from.
The City of Grand Bassam
The former Côte d'Ivoire capital on the Atlantic with French colonial architecture. Here you will find an artists' centre selling masks.
The Fanico Washers
At the Parc de Banco you can see the famed fanicos or washermen at work. They wash thousands of clothes in the river then place them over the surrounding flat areas to dry. Their washboards are tyres containing large boulders against which they bash the clothes.