French Polynesia, an Overseas Territory of France, is made up of
several small groups of islands in a wide area of the eastern South Pacific.
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The five archipelagos that make up French Polynesia are: The Society
Islands, comprised of of the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands; The Tuamotu
Archipelago; The Gambier Islands; The Austral Islands; and The Marquesas Islands.
Tahiti is the main French Polynesian island. The capital of the
territory is Papeete.
Attractions include Paofai Church, Matavai, a trip across the Sea of
Moons to the sister island of Moorea, Papenoo Beach and Tefa Aurumai, and the Gauguin
Museum.
Paul
Gaugin's Footsteps:
In June 1891, at the age of 43, Paul Gauguin went to Papeete in search of the roots of
'primitive' art. The Museum Gaugin tells the painter's tormented life story and shows the
present locations of his works throughout the world.
Papeete
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Accommodation Near Papeete
    
Intercontinental
Resort Tahiti: Point Tahiti.
Located six miles from Papeete the InterContinental Resort Tahiti has a private sand beach
and lagoon, outdoor swimming pool, Te Tiare (three-level restaurant with tapa decor and
Tahitian dance shows three times a week), Le Lotus (restaurant by the lagoon), Tiki Bar,
and Bar Le Lotus.
Royal Tahitien
Hotel: Pirae-Tahiti.
Located 3km from Papeete, the Hotel is situated in spacious gardens along the lovely
lagoon facing the Island of Moorea. For the sports lover, masks, snorkels, flippers, and
canoes are free of charge. Other sports such as tennis, horse riding, and sailing, are
within easy walking distance of the hotel.
Sheraton Hotel
Tahiti: Pk 2 Cote Mer Auae Faa'a.
With spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Papeete Harbour, the Sheraton Hotel Tahiti
is within walking distance of Tahiti's historic capital. The Sheraton offers fine
restaurants, cocktail lounges, and an expansive outdoor courtyard. Thatched cabanas,
lounge chairs, and umbrellas surround the oceanview swimming pool and hot tub.
Bora Bora is probably the most famous island in the world.
The two towering peaks of sheer black rock that dominate the centre of
the island contrast exquisitely with the assortment of blue waters that meet your eyes.
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Clipperton Island, an uninhabited atoll off the south coast of Mexico, is also part of the French Polynesian
territory.
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