Things to see and do Lifou

No sign will show you the way to this lovingly planted Garden of Eden. It is here that Felix and Janine welcome travelers every day to the heart of their vanilla plantation. More than 1,000 plants have been planted on the trunks of local species and are kept at man's height to be able to fertilize the beautiful ephemeral orchid and pick the pods without too much difficulty. It is Felix Bolé who has revived the activity on the island. Fascinating.

This bay is very famous for the quality of its anchorage and literally means "arrival of the boats". It is here that the sandalwood trade began in 1842. Today, times have changed. The latter has given way to cruise ships that unload their stream of Australian tourists in stopover. The site extends to the cliffs of Easo Point and its white chapel. From the wooden pontoon, it is easy to observe sea turtles at sunset. Don't miss the opportunity to visit early or late in the day.

The name of the Qanopeu cave literally means "bowels of the earth where spirits are born". It consists of three rooms: the first one would correspond to the place from which the men came out, the second one is used as a shelter for the bats, and the third one turns out to be the Devil's room... According to the legend, the Devil would go out during the day to join his wife in Wanaham and would return to sleep here. So it is strictly forbidden to go there at night... To come and discover the place, you have to contact Albert Trohmaé, at least 24 hours in advance.

Peng beach is perceived by some as the cutest beach on the island. Recently opened to the public, like everywhere else, be careful not to deface anything. It is a small corner of paradise that is particularly appreciated in the morning, when you can enjoy it alone in the world. This beach is also a famous (because ideal) place to admire the sunset. White sand, clear water, an enchanting setting that amazes as soon as you put your feet in the sand. On the right side of the beach, small caves are to be done in snorkeling.

Marianna and Bossie Ijezie offer several nature tours of half a day, one day, two days or even more. The two-day hike in Zimetrötr country is particularly unforgettable. On the first day (5 hours), hikers progress through the undergrowth to the traditional camp in the Zimetrötr coconut grove. After lunch, swimming, and even exploring the sea bed with fins, mask and snorkel, everyone boards the boat to reach the bivouac set up on the beach of Ngöni. A unique experience in Lifou.

12.5 km north of Xépénéhé, these high cliffs are absolutely admirable. 40 meters high, they plunge into the clear and fishy waters of the north of the island. When arriving at Jokin, you should be careful to respect the chieftaincy and to go around the courtyard and its stone barrier to take the path that leads to the sea, behind the temple. Once there, a columnar pine tree marks the entrance to a staircase of 210 steps that descends to the foot of the colossi. At sunset, the site borders on perfection: incredible colors and guaranteed emotions.

Classified as a historical monument, this beautiful chapel dates from 1898. The sunsets on the bay of Santal are magnificent and the procession of Our Lady of Lourdes takes place there every year on December 8. It was in Easo that the whalers butchered their catch between 1860 and 1870 and burned the fat to extract the oil.In front of the building, a large banyan tree plunges its roots into the heart of a cave. Ask politely for permission to enter.

Weniko shows his vanilla plantations. To extend the stroll, he leads a path that passes in front of a viewpoint before arriving at a water hole (2 hours and a half round trip). Every morning, during the flowering period (from September to December), the white flowers are fertilized one by one, by hand. A few months later, the pods will appear and it will then be necessary to wait for their maturity to pick them carefully, to scald them then to make them dry in the sun.