Cool and Unusual Things to Do in French Polynesia - Atlas Obscura

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Pīra'e, French Polynesia

Venus Point, Tahiti

Site of James Cook's historic observations of the 1769 transit of Venus.

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Teti'aroa Atoll

This beautiful eden was once the vacation home of Tahitian royals before Marlon Brando bought it.

Atuona, French Polynesia

The Grave of Paul Gauguin

The art world's original bad boy is buried on the magnificent island of Hiva Oa.

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Fafaru

To find this fermented fish dish of notorious scent, you'll need to venture beyond French Polynesia's resort kitchens.

Coconut Grater Stool

You put the grater in the coconut...

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The Bygone Baguette Mailboxes of French Polynesia

Like birdhouses, but for bread.