Things to see and do Ambositra

Idom'Art refers to a collective of artisan markers whose work is valued by Maud Brun, who since 2015 has helped them make a living from their talent. With a know-how that has been passed down for three generations, strength, patience and meticulousness, the cutters and finishers create unique, absolutely beautiful works. Maud accompanies them in the choice of wood, the research of new models, the marketing, the organization of exhibitions. If you have a couple of hours to spare, you can learn how to cut on the spot with a craftsman.

A family workshop where you can admire a craftsman marker at work; dazzling! You will be warmly welcomed by Charlotte and her husband. Call first to inform you of your arrival and make sure they are present, their workshop is on their place of residence. After the demonstration, you will be kindly directed to the small shop that displays the beautiful fruit of their work. It was a necessary passage, difficult to leave empty-handed.

The Royal Palace is the last residence of the Betsileo king of the north, Mpanalina II, defeated by the Merina troops of Radama ^I in 1811. When it was active, it was surrounded by several circular pits and included the house of the sovereign (Tranovola), that of the advisors (Tandapa), a sort of common agora (Kianja) and two tombs. Today, the ruins have nothing exceptional, but the walk is nice through rice fields and potato fields.

The tapia forests are the only primary forests in the highlands of Madagascar. Tapias (Uapaca bojery) abound there, of course, as well as many orchids, aloes or medicinal plants of all kinds. One can discover there the experiments on the repopulation of wild silkworms Borocera madagascariensis. Tapia leaves are the main source of food for these silkworms, two species being endemic to the country.

A place of worship and purification according to tradition, it is the ideal goal of an authentic stroll, through small villages and rice fields. Possibility to bathe, camp and fish there.