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Taolagnaro, or Tolagnaro (also known by its French name Fort Dauphin) is a city in the Toliara Province of Madagascar. It was the first permanent French settlement in Madagascar.
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A fort built by the French in the 17th century, it is occupied by the Malagasy army and is undergoing renovation. It houses a small museum dedicated to the origin and colonial history of the city.
An upscale hotel with 32 rooms. This hotel is probably the nicest in town, although it does not have its own restaurant - the restaurant at the Dauphin Hotel is the suggested option and located less than a block away. There is a cafe available in the hotel for coffee and snacks.
Hotel with 25 rooms/bungalows. It is owned by the same people as the Croix du Sud but is older and a bit more run down. Rooms have air conditioning, and the hotel offers free wi-fi. The restaurant serves good French colonial fare and has an attentive and friendly staff.
While connected to other cities by road, the road conditions are so poor that most visitors will arrive on an Air Madagascar flight from either Toliara or Antananarivo.
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