Labo Men

Madagascar


Madagascar's most famous photographer, Pierrot Men, is a native of Fianarantsoa, where he still lives and works. His shop is stocked full of his beautiful images in various formats: postcards (Ar2000), posters and framed photographs (from Ar60,000) and coffee-table books.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Madagascar attractions

1. Zoma

1.34 MILES

Fianar is a market town, with at least one small market open every day. The largest is the Zoma, where you’ll find everything under the sun. It’s held…

2. Haute-Ville

2 MILES

The oldest and most attractive part of town is the pedestrian Haute-Ville (known as Tanana Ambony in Malagasy). Utterly removed from the hustle of the…

3. Ambozontany Cathedral

2.01 MILES

This imposing red-brick cathedral is one of a number of churches in the historic Haute-Ville and is the one most used for services. It's at the bottom of…

4. Maromby

2.09 MILES

The monks at this monastery continue to do what they have done for centuries: make wine (red and white, and flavoured aperitifs) and honey (which you can…

5. Lac Anosy

2.44 MILES

Located below, and visible from, the Haute-Ville, this lake is surrounded by flowering trees and is a popular place for a stroll.

6. Sahambavy Tea Estate

10.33 MILES

Established in 1969 and specialising in green teas, this is Madagascar's only tea plantation. Visits take you from the fields to the processing plant and…

7. Parc National Ranomafana

24.22 MILES

The Parc National Ranomafana is a steamy hothouse of jungle bio-diversity where the hum of insects of is ever present and the wail and squeal of a dozen…

8. Centre ValBio

24.32 MILES

This international training centre for the study of biodiversity is housed in attractive buildings on the edge of the national park. If you have any…