The Best Places to Shop in French Polynesia
This shop, run by well-known Polynesian artist Arno, sells his earth paintings in traditional and modern designs. The store also offers a range of souvenirs from T-shirts to bracelets and necklaces made from shells.
On the eastern edge of Avatoru, Ikimasho is where to head to for very creative and locally designed jewelry, including some pieces made with black pearls and/or bone. You'll find everything from pendants to rings and from earrings to bracelets...
Located in the Maharepa Village shopping center, this boutique sells a wide range of Tahitian black-pearl necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings set in silver and gold and designed by Paris native Eva, who has lived on Moorea for 30 years....
Uturoa’s local town market, which opens at sunrise daily (but only stays open for a few hours on Sundays), offers a selection of hand-crafted souvenirs and pareus on its upper level as well as a vast selection of Raiatea’s freshest...
If you’re looking for made-in-French-Polynesia trinkets, clothes or accessories, head to this sophisticated concept store located in the Le Petit Village shopping center near Hauru. It stocks a colorful and varied selection of modern...
Located on the waterfront next to the cruise-ship dock in Uturoa, this shopping center is home to a small assortment of clothing and jewelry boutiques. Locals also set up stands outside to sell handicrafts, such as wood carvings, shell necklaces...
