Photos de Polynésie
Discover la Polynésie
A land of dreams and fantasies, a vaunted and coveted Eldorado since the dawn of time, French Polynesia is brimming with myths and clichés. Ah, the vahiné, lascivious and exotic, in pareo, dancing the tamure under the astonished gaze of travelers... But the reality is much richer than this simple cliché!
Before putting your flip-flops down on the warm sand, let us take you on a tour of history: discover its glorious moments as well as its shadows, its cultural mix resulting from different waves of immigration, its economic, social and ecological challenges... Imagine a lush natural environment, a mild climate almost all year round and a people who, even today, are fighting to gain more and more autonomy.
Here's a colorful portrait of an overseas land, as welcoming as ever, that has charmed such illustrious souls as Paul Gauguin, Jacques Brel and Pierre Loti. And once you're there, it's easy to see why.
