Things to Do & Attractions in Papeete
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Marché de Pape'ete (Municipal Market)
The sights, sounds and smells of authentic Polynesian life are on offer at Papeete’s main market, also known as the Marche de Papeete. This is the commercial and social hub of Tahiti’s laid-back ... Read more
Black Pearl Museum
One of Papeete’s few museums, the Musée de la Perle (or Black Pearl Museum) celebrates all aspects of pearl culture. In the days before large-scale cultivation, these ocean jewels were ... Read more
Waterfront Esplanade
Reminiscent of the French Riviera, the Waterfront Esplanade stretches from the To'Ata Square to Vai'ete Square and is where you can enjoy a scenic stroll and watch the beautiful boats sail by. In ... Read more
Vai'ete Square (Place Vai'ete)
Located in downtown Papeete, Vai'ete Square is a nice place to take a relaxing waterfront stroll during the day. At night, however, the atmosphere becomes much more lively at colorful food wagons ... Read more
Arahoho Blowhole (Trou de Souffleur de Arahoho)
Located in Tiarei, Arahoho Blowhole is one of Tahiti's most popular roadside attractions. A lavatube or tunnel that opens into the sea, the geological oddity was created by liquid lava flowing under ... Read more
Vaima Shopping Centre
The Vaima Shopping Centre is the largest shopping mall in Tahiti, French Polynesia's main island. This multilevel mall opened in 1977 and is located in the capital city of Papeete. At the Vaima ... Read more
Bougainville Park (Parc Bougainville)
If you're looking for some peace and quiet, Bougainville Park, once known as Albert Park, is a small park with a tranquil stream, benches, lush vegetation and an enormous banyan tree providing shade ... Read more
Cathedrale de L'Immaculee (Cathedrale de Notre Dame)
Located at Place Notre Dame, Cathedrale de L'Immaculee is a popular historical attraction and one of the oldest and largest churches in Papeete. Built between 1844 and 1875, it is done in a Gothic ... Read more
Papeete Town Hall (Mairie Papeete)
Inaugurated in 1990, Papeete Town Hall at Place Tarahoi was designed to replicate the 19th century colonial design of the old Queen's palace that once stood in the same spot. Located on Rue Paul ... Read more
Territorial Assembly
Built in the 1960s to replace the former building that was in disrepair, the Territorial Assembly is the seat of government for French Polynesia. This was once the site of Queen Pomare IV of Tahiti's ... Read more
To'ota Square (Place To'ota)
To'ota Square's amphitheater is the main hub for cultural events, performances, concerts and festivals, including the annual Hevia Festival, the largest annual cultural festival in Tahiti. The 17-day ... Read more
