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.

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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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Coconut Grater Stool

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Coconut Grater Stool

You put the grater in the coconut...

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Fafaru

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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.

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The Bygone Baguette Mailboxes of French Polynesia

Like birdhouses, but for bread.