| Papeete | ||
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| State | France | |
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| Region | French Polynesia | |
| Inhabitants | 26.017 (2007) | |
| POSTAL CODE | 98714 | |
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Papeete is the capital of the French Polynesia.
To know
The capital of the French Polynesia may appear congested by traffic and with few guarantees from the point of view of safety but deserves a stop at least one day before escaping to Bora Bora or Raiatea to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the harbor front with its seductive old-fashioned premises.
How to orient yourself
Papeete: full screen map.How to get
How to get around
By taxi
Taxis are extremely expensive.
What see
Papeete market
- Papeete market - On the harbor front, the Papeete market was restored in 1987. On the ground floor Tahitians and Chinese sell groceries. On the 1st floor are the craft shops that display various trinkets and even sarongs. Florists stand outside all around the market.
- Catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame, Rue du General de Gaulle. It dates back to 1875. Inside there are paintings depicting the crucifixion and which trace the works of Gaugin in style and colors.
- Pearl Museum, Rue Jeanne d'Arc.
- Assembly Building. It occupies the site of the old royal palace demolished in 1966.
