Papeete (Tahitian: Papeʻetē, pronounced [pa.pe.ʔe.te]; old name: Vaiʻetē [4]) is the capital city of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of the French Republic in the Pacific Ocean. The …

Perhaps not the prettiest of towns, but Papeete does have some very pleasant areas, notably, the landscaped seafront.The quayside is a most agreeable place to stroll and stretches 1.5 …

Things to Do in Papeete, French Polynesia: See Tripadvisor's 23,263 traveler reviews and photos of Papeete tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have …

Oct 29, 2023 · 1. Take a Papeete Walking Tour. Being the capital of French Polynesia, Papeete has an exciting history dating back hundreds of years. With the city name meaning “water from …

Papeete is a major stop for transpacific ships and airlines; an international airport is located in the suburb of Faaa. Copra, sugarcane, mother-of-pearl, vanilla, and coffee are exported. It is a …

Jan 14, 2025 · The toponym “Papeete” in French Polynesia comes from the Tahitian “pope” (water) and “summer” (basket). Just look at some pictures of January 2017 floods to …

May 11, 2024 · Tahiti uses PK markers to measure road distance from Central Papeete (near the Cathedral) as very few business have geographical addresses on the larger islands. …

Jul 24, 2023 · Papeete is pronounced “Papé-été”, which means waterbasket. It is a place you should definitely visit during your vacation in The Islands of Tahiti. Shopping, gastronomy, …

Toute l’actualitÉ FLASH INFO Toute l’actualitÉ Mairie de Papeete Rue Paul Gauguin, BP 106 – 98713 PapeeteTahiti, Polynésie française Ouverte au publicDu lundi au jeudi de 7 h 30 à 15 h …

Some travelers said that while Papeete itself may not have top-tier beaches, it's a great spot for souvenir shopping and enjoying local cuisine at food trucks by the docks. For beach activities …