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French Polynesia

🇫🇷 French Polynesia

France · Island · Oceania
🌤 Tropical 📅 Best time: May-October 🌡 27 ⏱ 7-10 days 💰 Luxury ~€600/day
⭐ 9.6/10
Climate
🌤 Tropical
Best time
📅 May-October
Temperature
🌡 27
Ideal stay
⏱ 7-10 days
Budget
💰 Luxury · ~€600/day
Continent
🌍 Oceania

📍 About French Polynesia

Bora Bora with its overwater bungalows and turquoise lagoon, Moorea and Tahiti. The absolute Pacific paradise.

🗺️ What to do & see in French Polynesia

  • Relax in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora
  • Dive and snorkel in turquoise lagoons
  • Swim with rays and reef sharks
  • Explore the islands of Moorea and Tahiti by boat
  • Learn Polynesian dance and culture
  • Explore tropical valleys and waterfalls inland

🏛️ Must-see attractions in French Polynesia

  • Bora Bora Island and its lagoon
  • Moorea Island
  • Tahiti Island
  • Rangiroa Atoll for diving
  • Pearl Museum in Papeete
  • Papeete Market

🍽️ Local cuisine in French Polynesia

  • 🍴Poisson cru, raw fish marinated in lime and coconut milk
  • 🍴Pork and vegetables cooked in a traditional earth oven ahu maa
  • 🍴Fruit bread and taro as traditional side dishes
  • 🍴Tropical fruits like mango, papaya, and starfruit
  • 🍴Fresh coconut juice straight from the shell

💡 Travel tips for French Polynesia

  • 💡The best time is from May to October, in the dry season
  • 💡It's an expensive destination, plan your budget well
  • 💡The currency is the Pacific franc, bring cash to small islands
  • 💡Flights between islands and boats require prior reservation
  • 💡Use coral-friendly sunscreen in the lagoon

📍 Map location

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French Polynesia, France
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