A journey through articles to explore Madagascar in depth

Morondova is the departure point for most of the excursions in the region. Although it doesn't have anything really interesting to see in it, it is a very charming sleepy town. On the recently refurbished beach you can enjoy the warm waters of the Mozambique channel.

Here, you will be in the far north of the country. Diego-Suarez is an old trading post at the crossroads of the Mozambique Channel and the Indian Ocean. This former colonial city opens onto one of the biggest bays in the world. By day, it is relaxed and sleepy, but it's a party city at night.

Few travellers get to see this hill: behind the Montagne des Français, the little village of Ambilo - not to be confused with its big brother, Ambilobe ('be' means 'big' in Madagascan) – hides a little known treasure: the baobab hill.

When the trail opens again at the end of the rainy season, the driver heads off to reconnoitre the situation and mark out the trails freshly washed by the rains and the hooves of the herds of zebus. From Morondava to Toliara, there are nearly 700 km of invisible roads to be rebuilt by tyre tracks.

The train attracts all generations of people who line the roadsides waving enthusiastically. The green locomotive gives off a writhing machine-like sound. Every yard travelled seems to be an accomplishment in logic: this train carcass, which was Swiss before being bought and nationalised by Madagascar, has a second life while stepping out into the rain forests of the east coast.

An excursion to Nosy Mangabe offers a beautiful "nature" break - tropical adventure and the life of a castaway on a desert island! Check out my advice on how to make the most of this hidden island paradise: nature observation of the fauna and flora, pirates' bay and incredible biological diversity - there's no end to the surprises!

The kingdom of the Betsileo peasants, Ambositra welcomes you to a quiet and relaxing setting, the time for a cultural stop dedicated to the discovery of local crafts. Combining quality and expertise, the Zafimaniry sculptures reveal a traditional culture renowned since the beginning of time...

Located in western Madagascar, Bemaraha National Park is one of the island’s jewels. The Tsingys, sharp-peaked karst formations stretching as far as you can see, are classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and are a National Cultural Heritage. Hard to get to, the park holds many surprises for visitors who decide to venture there.

Tuck into a fresh seafood platter by a white sandy beach in Anakao, a little village where you can watch the sun set over the Mozambique Channel. Benefitting from a hot, southern sun, the village sits on a coastline that boasts sandy beaches and a dry hinterland - typical of the scenery on this side of the island. The setting is idyllic and relaxation top of the bill.

Admire the wonderful view of the region offered by Windsor Castle, northwest of Diego Suarez. Bordered by the Mozambique Channel to the west and Antsiranana Bay to the east, the French built an observation point to monitor the surroundings.