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During World War II Diego Suarez was under control of the French Vichy. In 1942 Britain and The Allies occupied Diego Suarez to prevent the Japanese warships and submarines from entering the harbour. Hundreds of British soldiers fell in the Battle of Madagascar. Until 1973, Diego Suarez served as a port to the French fleet of the Indian Ocean.
[[File:Cap Diego 001.jpg|600px]]
The colonial influence of France and particularly of its navy, which occupied Diego Suarez until 1973, is noticeable in the city's architecture. Straight and parallel roads lead visitors along impressive stone buildings with columns and large balconies, decorated public gardens and incredible views of the bay. The city has its own special character, which can not be found elsewhere in Madagascar.
{| class="imageTable"
<td valign="top">[[File:Diego_Suarez_120.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Former Governor's Palace]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Diego_Suarez_110.jpg|185px|none|thumb|Ny Havana building]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Diego_Suarez_128.jpg|185px|none|thumb|SchoolUniversity]]</td>
</tr></table>
[[File:Diego Cycles 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Diego_Cycles]] [[Diego Cycles]] is a bicycle repair and hire service at the big market place. However, the available bikes are likely cheap Chinese imports.<br clear="all">
[[File:20171103_074557_DSC02831.jpg|150px|left|link=Diego_CyclesBike_Repair_Alain]] [[Bike Repair Alain|Alain]] runs a small bicycle repair shop. The repair shop may look a bit messy, but the work done is of quality and inexpensive.<br>
Tel: +261 (0)32 78 496 26 (mobile)<br clear="all">
[[File:Madabike 060.jpg|150px|left|link=Madabike]] [[Madabike]] are stable and lightweight mountain bikes available for rent in Diego-Suarez with optional add-on side panniers and front box, GPS, tents and solar panels.<br clear="all">
[[File:Magasin Innova 012.jpg|150px|left|link=Magasin_Innova]] [[Magasin Innova]] is a spare parts store in Diego-Suarez for bicycles and motorcycles including accessories.<br clear="all">
== Tuk Tuk driver ==
== Restaurants and bars ==
'''[[La Cantine]]'''<br>
Small but excellent restaurant with a genuine Malagasy kitchen close to Grand Hotel on rue Colbert.
'''[[Bar Sambirano|Bar Sambirano]]'''<br>
A small bar/restaurant at the end of rue Colbert.
'''[[La Rosticceria]]'''<br>
Small Swiss-owned restaurant, bar and hotel.
'''[[Gargote Samiah]]'''<br>
Lunch restarant. 100% Malagasy.
'''[[Sambravo]]'''<br>
'''[[Bamboo]]'''<br>
Lounge and shisha bar with good cocktails and delicious bar food.
'''[[Le Taxi Be]]'''<br>
Bar & nightclub
'''[[Le Ponton]]'''<br>
Bar & restaurant
'''[[Le Balafomanga]]'''<br>
'''[[La Terrine d'Argent]]'''<br>
French food, homemade cooking, small informal restaurant with a few tables only.
Rue Colbert, enter through small corridor in front of Le Colbert restaurant.
== Accommodation ==
'''[[Allamanda Hotel]]'''<br>
Rue Richelieu - Ville Basse<br>
Tel: +261 (0)20 82 210 33 / +261 (0)20 82 231 47 / +261 (0)32 07 666 15 (GSM)<br>
Email: [mailto:hotelallamanda@gmail.com hotelallamanda@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://allamanda-hotel.com allamanda-hotel.com]
'''[[Hotel Concorde]]'''<br>
Rue Colbert<br>
'''[[Hotel Le Petit Paradis]]'''<br>
Rue de la Prison<br>
Tel: +261 (0)32478913<br>
'''[[Victoria Hotel]]'''<br>
Rue Rigault 201<br>
Tel: +261 (0)34 11 225 44<br>
Website: [http://www.hotelvictoriadiego.com www.hotelvictoriadiego.com]<br>
'''[[Hotel de la Baie|Hôtel de la Baie]]'''<br>
Website: [http://www.hlcdiego.com www.hlcdiego.com]
'''[[Central Hotel (Diego Suarez)|Central Hotel]]'''<br>5 Rue Lally Tollendal '''[[Kilao's Hotel]]'''<br>Route de la Pyrotechnie<br>Tel: +261 (0)34 47 379 07 / +261 (0)32 88 842 27<br>Email: [mailto:kilaoshotel@gmail.com kilaoshotel@gmail.com]<br>
== Shopping ==
* [[La Natura DS]]
* [[Food market Diego Suarez|Big food market]]
* [[Flower market Diego Suarez|Flowers]] at the market
* [[Fresh coconuts Diego Suarez|Fresh coconuts]]
* [[Homeopharma]] - Rue Justin Bezard
* [[Madahoufi]]
== Gemstones ==
* [[Liberty Webcenter]]
* [[Espace Service]]
* [[Cyber Espace pour les Entreprise]]
== Boat services ==
[[File:Samy Express 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Samy Express]] '''[[Samy Express]]''' <br>
Passenger boat transfers between Diego Suarez, [[Vohemar]], [[Sambava]] and [[Antalaha]]<br>
Tel: +261 (0)32 52 429 17 (Patrica)<br><br clear="all">
== Mixed ==
[[File:Diego Concept 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Diego Concept]] [[Diego Concept]] is a digital business communication service, printing, web design etc.<br>
Tel: +261 (0)34 47 374 79<br clear="all">
[[File:Super Forme 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Super Forme]] [[Super Forme]] is a small and very reasonable priced fitness centre in Diego Suarez.<br clear="all">
[[File:Chamber_of_Commerce_and_Industry_of_Diego-Suarez 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Chamber_of_Commerce_and_Industry_of_Diego-Suarez]] [[Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Diego-Suarez]] is the main chamber of commerce for the Diana Region.<br clear="all">
[[File:Madahoufi 001.jpg|150px|left|link=Madahoufi]] [[Madahoufi]] is a general convenience store and Shipchandler in Diego-Suarez.<br clear= Shipping services =="all">
[[File:Madahoufi Shipchandler 001Coiffeur_FAIDOUANE_001.jpg|150px|left|link=Coiffeur_FAIDOUANE]] [[Coiffeur FAIDOUANE]]is a barber and piercing service in the Tanambao district or central Diego-Suarez.<br clear="all"><br>
== Map of Diego Suarez ==
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== Photos ==
* [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1s58s_diego-suarez-madagascar-antoine Video about Diego Suarez] by Antoine (French)
* [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zKAomepgY6g&feature=youtu.be HAPPY we are from Diego Suarez] by Geoffrey Gaspard to the music of Pharell Williams
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uAt_D57d6Q JERUSALEMA Dance Challenge à Diego Suarez] by Geoffrey Gaspard to the music of Master KG feat. Nomcebo Zikode
== External links ==
