French Polynesia
48 places in French Polynesia, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionPolynesia
CapitalPapeetē
Places written48
Categories covered5 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type A, B, C, E, F · 110 V / 220 V travel adapter
CurrencyCFP franc (XPF)
LanguagesFrench, Tahitian
Driving sideright
Plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026.
Nature & outdoors (33) Landmarks & history (3) Museums & culture (9) Attractions & fun (1) Food & drink (2)
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
UNESCO · World Heritage
Anaho Bay
UNESCO · World Heritage
Fatu Hiva
UNESCO · World Heritage
Hakaui Valley and Vaipo Waterfall
UNESCO · World Heritage
Hatiheu
UNESCO · World Heritage
Hiva Oa
UNESCO · World Heritage
Iipona
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Nuku Hiva
UNESCO · World Heritage
Raiatea
UNESCO · World Heritage
Tahuata
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Taputapuātea
UNESCO · World Heritage
Ua Pou
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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Anaa
bay
Anaho Bay
blowhole
Arahoho Blowhole
lagoon
Blue Lagoon of Rangiroa
island 
Bora Bora
river
Faaroa River
waterfall
Faarumai Waterfalls
island 
Fakarava
island
Fatu Hiva
waterfall
Fautaua Waterfall
valley and waterfall
Hakaui Valley and Vaipo Waterfall
island 
Huahine
raised atoll
Makatea
grotto
Maraa Grotto
atoll
Mataiva
island 
Maupiti
island 
Mo'orea
mountain
Mount Aorai
mountain
Mount Temehani
island
Nuku Hiva
valley
Papenoo Valley
island
Raivavae
island
Rimatara
island
Rurutu
coast
Te Pari Coast
surf break
Teahupoo
atoll
Tetiaroa
beach 
The Tuamotu Atolls
atoll
Tikehau
island
Tubuai
island
Ua Huka
island
Ua Pou
garden
Vaipahi Water Gardens
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
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Attractions & fun Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, towers and the built attractions families actually queue for.
Open the full Attractions & fun pageFood & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
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Plan your trip
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