Shopping

Tahiti is the biggest and busiest island in French Polynesia, and is home to over 60% of the population. It is the ideal place for shopping, especially when you're looking for souvenirs to take home with you. Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia and also its commercial heart. Products and produce from all over…

The tifaifai is one of the flagships of traditional Polynesian handicraft. There's not a family inFrench Polynesia that doesn't have at least one of these works of art spread out on a sofa or bed. Take one home with you to add a splash of exotic Polynesian color to your bedroom or your baby's crib.…

An emblematic souvenir of your stay in The Islands of Tahiti, is a handwoven basket. It is both a practical item and a work of art, as well as an accessory that never goes out of fashion. You can buy them in Papeete market and at roadside stands throughout The Islands of Tahiti. A basket…

There is an incredible abundance of fruit in The Islands of Tahiti, including watermelon, pineapple, mango, papaya, passion fruit, lychees, bananas, star fruit, abiu, rambutan and many, many others. You'll find fruit for sale at roadside stands or in the markets. Ask to try some of those that you've never seen before. Then make a…