The eastern-suburb sister of PlaYce Marcory, opened in 2017 on Boulevard Germain Koffi Gadeau in the Palmeraie district of Cocody. It is built around a Carrefour hypermarket with a gallery of fashion, beauty, phone and homeware brands and a food court, and it serves the fast-growing Riviera and Bingerville corridor. Parking is free and far easier than at the Marcory mall.
PlaYce Palmeraie is the eastern-suburb counterpart to PlaYce Marcory, opened in 2017 on Boulevard Germain Koffi Gadeau in the Palmeraie district of Cocody to serve the fast-growing Riviera and Bingerville corridor. Like its Marcory sibling it is built around a Carrefour hypermarket, offering imported groceries, household goods and pharmacy items alongside a gallery of fashion, beauty, phone and homeware boutiques and a food court. The retail mix skews toward mid-range international and regional chains rather than luxury or local artisan goods, and everything is sold at fixed prices in CFA francs, payable by cash or card; there is no bargaining and no tax-refund scheme. The mall's free and comparatively spacious parking is one of its main advantages over the more congested Marcory location, making it a popular weekend stop for families from the Riviera, Palmeraie and Bingerville areas. The atmosphere is air-conditioned and orderly, and the food court is the main social hub, particularly on weekend evenings when nearby residential developments empty out into the mall.
| Hours | Shops Mon-Fri 09:00-19:30, Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-19:00 |
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| Price | Free entry; goods 500-400,000 XOF / USD 0.88-701.75 |
| Address | Boulevard Germain Koffi Gadeau, Palmeraie, Cocody, Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
Location
Boulevard Germain Koffi Gadeau, Palmeraie, Cocody, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
5.3735, -3.9336 View on map
Highlights
- Carrefour hypermarket anchor serving the Riviera-Bingerville corridor
- Fashion, beauty, phone and homeware boutique gallery
- Free and relatively spacious parking compared to Marcory
- Food court popular with families on weekend evenings
- Opened in 2017 as PlaYce Marcory's eastern-suburb sibling
Tips for visiting
- Weekday visits avoid the weekend family crowds
- Parking is easier here than at PlaYce Marcory, making it a good option during peak hours
- Cards and cash in CFA francs are both accepted throughout
- Prices are fixed, so no bargaining applies inside the mall
- The Carrefour is a reliable stop for imported groceries for the eastern suburbs
Frequently asked questions
How does PlaYce Palmeraie compare to PlaYce Marcory?
Both share the same Carrefour-anchored format and CFAO operator, but Palmeraie serves the eastern Riviera-Bingerville corridor and offers easier, free parking.
When did PlaYce Palmeraie open?
It opened in 2017, two years after the original PlaYce Marcory.
Is parking free at PlaYce Palmeraie?
Yes, parking is free and generally easier to find than at the Marcory location.
Does the mall accept card payments?
Yes, the Carrefour hypermarket and boutiques accept bank cards as well as cash in CFA francs.