Photogallery of Papeete, French Polynesia

Papeete is a genuine paradise for active leisure enthusiasts and night life fans. The resort offers its guests scenic gardens and parks for serene leisure and sporting activities, plenty of entertaining establishments and gastronomy destinations to spend a night in, as well as a vast choice of bright market places and fashion boutiques for real shopping addicts. One of the most beautiful park areas of the city is considered to be the Bougainville Park being a perfect destination for hiking and recreation in serene atmosphere. The park takes a vast area and features plenty of marvelous plants and flowers. An exploration of the sights and attractions of the park will add to the pleasure of its visitors and enhance their interest. The same attractive destination for hiking is the Paofai Garden which square is about five hectares. The garden boasts a rich collection of exotic plants and flowers. The territory of the garden is equipped with numerous benches and alcoves to rest. Shop-a-holics should definitely visit the main market place of the city of Papeete named Le Marché operating seven days a week from 6am till 6pm. The market offers the vastest assortment of goods among which tourists will find original souvenirs and adornments as well as fresh foods and popular ethnic treats. A popular souvenir hunted by the city guests is still pearls and jewelry with pearls. However these should be bought only in specialized stores. The most popular jewelry shops are located in the Le … Read further