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From the hill overlooking Atiaapiti point

Taputapuātea listed as UNESCO World Heritage

18 July 2018

On July the 9th, 2017, UNESCO officially announced that the marae Taputapuātea on the island of Raiatea was accepted onto the World Heritage List. An honor ...

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A northeast view of the "Pearl of the Pacific " © P.Bacchet

Bora Bora: an escape and a dream

20 January 2017

More than an island, Bora Bora is the epitome of Polynesian charm, spread out over a magnificent lagoon with idyllic motu under the perfect silhouette of Moun...

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Maupiti, the Polynesian dream

20 January 2017

Maupiti, in the far western tip of French Polynesia in the Leeward Islands, offers an unforgettable stay in one of the most beautiful Polynesian landscapes as...

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Raiatea, the Sacred Island

19 January 2017

As the cradle of Ma’ohi people and culture according to traditional legends, the island of Raiatea is also the third largest island in French Polynesia after ...

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Vaiorea Bay with a birdseye view from Eden Parc botanical garden © P. Bacchet

Huahine, the authentic island

18 January 2017

Also called the island of memory, Huahine has archeological sites among the most extensive and best preserved in French Polynesia. The interior of the island ...

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Tetiaroa: An atoll rich in biodiversity and history

16 January 2017

A unique atoll located in the Leeward Islands, Tetiaroa is about 50 km north of Tahiti (31 mi). The island is spread over a surface area of 6 km2 (3.8 sq. m...

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Aerial view of Taha’a island with, in the back, Raiatea, its “sister island” ©P.Bacchet

Taha’a, The Soul and the Sap

2 September 2011

Still mostly unknown, Taha'a is an island apart, which nurtures and maintains a distinctive flavor. With all of its specificities, it remains the soul and the...

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