Your stay — Chez Francis
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Notre Dame du Cénacle Amparibe (134 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: FJKM Tranovato Ambatonakanga (223 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: FJKM Amparibe Famonjena (263 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Ecole catholique Saint Michel (276 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
City Center — 798 m · ~10 min walk
Jardin d'Ambohijatovo — 458 m · ~6 min walk
Musée d'art et d'archéologie — 810 m · ~10 min walk
Théatre de verdure Antsahamanitra — 682 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
DAB BOA Poste Antaninarenina — 511 m · ~6 min walk
Pharmacie de la Pergola — 353 m · ~4 min walk
Ma Na Soa — 235 m · ~3 min walk
Primus_I_Ambohijatovo — 549 m · ~7 min walk
Emergency Contacts
AntananarivoFrom mobile: dial these numbers directly. Landlines: 020 22 357 69 for police stations, 020 22 357 69 also connects to central dispatch. Consider Gendarmerie Nationale (022 24 69 00) in rural areas. Carry your embassy’s local number too.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Antananarivo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chez Francis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · DAB BOA Poste Antaninarenina — 511 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la Pergola — 353 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Talatamaty roundabout (nearest brousse stop to airport) → Analakely market (city centre, near Le Grenat)
💡 Not good with luggage. Sit window-side to pay the collector; hand your fare in small bills. Get off at 'Jumbo Score' and walk five minutes east to Ankorondrano.
Ivato Airport arrivals hall door → Le Grenat Hotel
💡 Download 'Beb' (B.e.b) before landing—it's the only ride-hail that works reliably here. Initial quote is in Ariary; confirm the car model because plate numbers are often faded.
Ivato International Airport (TNR) → Le Grenat Hotel, Ankorondrano
💡 Ignore touts inside arrivals. Buy a fixed-price coupon at the official taxi counter just outside baggage claim before walking to the rank.
Ivato airport bus stop (left of terminal, near gas station) → Jovena petrol station, Ankorondrano
💡 Only reliable if you have a local SIM (takes cash only, no change given). Stand at the front to signal the driver. From Jovena it's a 10-minute walk west to Le Grenat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Chez Francis?
Check-in at Chez Francis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Antananarivo
💡 Go in the morning for best selection. Don't pay more than half the initial price. Bring small notes.
💡 In November the trees bloom purple - spectacular for photos. Avoid dusk when mosquitoes are active.
💡 Go early morning to avoid midday heat and crowds. The path up via Analakely market is steep but scenic.
💡 Entry is about 10000 ariary (£2). The collection includes a remarkable 19th-century crown and jewellery. Quiet on weekday afternoons.
💡 Entry costs about 4000 ariary (under £1). The lemur enclosure is best visited at feeding time, around 10:00.