Joffre Square
From MadaCamp
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The statue of Marshal Joffre, built by the sculptor Raymond Sudre, was inaugurated in October 1933 as a tribute to the marshal who, form 1899 to 1905, re-organised the whole town which became a strong naval base.
Joffre Square used to be a focal point for receiving the optical signals transmitted from Cap D'Ambre. It has always been a favourite viewpoint, and even today Antsiranana people come here to watch the ships sail in... and out of the harbour.
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Joffre
Marshal of France Tombouctou 1894 Diego Suarez 1903 La Marne 1914