Must-see shopping in French Polynesia

Opeta Tattoo

Mo'orea

Originally from the Marquesas, Opeta specialises in elaborate Marquesan designs.

Librarie du Vaima

Pape'ete

A great bookshop with some ancient gems and a few new paperbacks in English.

Central Market

Ra'iatea & Taha'a

Fruit, vegies and souvenirs. Also a good place to find local vanilla pods.

Hei Tattoo

Ra'iatea & Taha'a

Isidore Haiti specialises in Marquesan and tribal-style tattoos.

Maison de la Presse

Pape'ete

This is the best choice in town for mags and news in English.

Galerie Tai’oa

Ra'iatea & Taha'a

Sells a stunning collection of mostly Marquesan woodcarvings.

Maison de la Vanille

Huahine

A family-run outfit that sells sweet-scented vanilla pods.

Taniera Tattoo

Mo'orea

Charismatic Taniera produces high-quality work.

Tahiti Pearl Market

Bora Bora

Offers lots of choice, and competitive prices.

Purotu Tattoo

Mo'orea

A very experienced tattoo artist.

Le Petit Village

Mo'orea

A modest shopping centre.