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Polynesia between Art and Nature

When Paul Gauguin arrived in French Polynesia, he had only 12 years left of his life. Tahiti represented a sort of refugium peccatorum for him, although it was full of temptations and novelties.

Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel

Hidden within the depths of the Hiva Oa island in the Marquesas lie the tombs of two great artists.

Tahiti & French Polynesia Galleries and Museums

Gallery | The Anuanua Art Gallery

Representing a mixture of paintings to sculpture and photography, The Anuanua Gallery supports many local and international artists. The gallery also provides a framing workshop, printing and picture retouch service. It is situated in Uturoa, Raiatea, French Polynesia.

Gallery | Gallery Antipodes

Gallery Antipodes is owned by French writer Francoise Saint-Chabaud. It supports and exhibits contemporary international and local artwork to promote the blending of culture. The gallery is represented in hotels Radisson (Papeete) and Four Seasons (Bora Bora).

Museum | Tahiti’s James Norman Hall Museum

This small museum is dedicated to the memory of author James Norman. He lived here from 1926 till his death in 1951 and has been fully restored to its 1951 appearance. The Hall is on the way to Point Venus on Matavai Bay.

Museum | Robert Wan Pearl Museum

This museum is dedicated to the Poe Rava, the Tahitian cultured pearl, or the ‘black pearl’. It is a place to learn about their history and how they are grafted. You can also see the world’s largest round Tahitian pearl on record. The museum is situated in Boulevard Pomare.

Museum | Gauguin Museum

This is a memorial to Paul Gauguin, the well-known French artist and features exhibitions dedicated to his life in French Polynesia. The museum is adjacent to the lush Harrison W. Smith Jardin Botanical Gardens, home to a plethora of tropical plants from around the world.

Museum | Te Fare Manaha

This museum is a public institution which first opened in 1974. It has a collection of natural and cultural Polynesian artifacts and often runs cultural events. It is situated in a garden on the Nu’uroa’s Cape in Punaauia and also offers a botanical itinerary.

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    Marama Tours

    Marama tours is a family owned company with one of its specialities being incentive group travel. Creating a custom itinerary to suit special needs for groups of any size.

    Tahiti & French Polynesia Hotels

    Fenua Mata’i’oa Hotel

    This is a luxury boutique hotel situated on the border of the lagoon in the Tiahura Village. With impressive views and rooms, the hotel also has its own impressive botanical garden.

    Linareva Beach Resort

    This resort is located on the wild side of the island, close to the ideal starting point for nature treks on Moorea. It is a traditional French Polynesia family holiday home offering boutique garden studios and villas to rent. Book it.

    Tahiti & French Polynesia Restaurants

    Restaurant Le St James

    This is a unique overwater restaurant situated near the center of town creating fine French cuisine using local ingredients.

    Le Coco’s

    Located in Sapinus Bay on the West Coast of Tahiti, Le coco’s lets you experience the cuisine of Chef Willy Kobylt, combining high quality products from distant lands, and local produce of the islands.