The Marquesas Islands feature volcanic sites, black sand beaches, and natural bays. Archaeological remains include carved tikis and petroglyphs. The museums trace the history of Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel. The religious heritage includes Catholic churches. Nature offers waterfalls, valleys between cliffs, and peaks exceeding 1200 meters. Natural reserves protect marine wildlife and local flora.
Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
Location of ancient Polynesian religious sites with remnants of ceremonial platforms, petroglyphs, and traditional stone dwellings.
Atuona, French Polynesia
Hilltop cemetery that holds the graves of two French artists: singer Jacques Brel and painter Paul Gauguin.
Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia
Natural formation consisting of basalt cliffs and rock pillars surrounding a deep cove on the western part of the island.
Ua Pou, French Polynesia
Circular geological formation created by ancient volcanoes, dominated by several vertical spires composed of phonolite rock.
Puamau, French Polynesia
Collection of large stone sculptures made from volcanic rock representing ancestral Polynesian figures, with one measuring 2.43 meters in height.
Atuona, French Polynesia
Museum dedicated to painter Paul Gauguin featuring a collection of reproductions of his paintings and documents about his life in the Marquesas.
Taiohae, French Polynesia
Religious building constructed of cut stone with two square towers on the facade and Marquesan sculptures inside.
Atuona, French Polynesia
Museum exhibiting photographs, personal documents, and items belonging to the Belgian singer during his last years in the Marquesas Islands.
Taiohae, French Polynesia
Crescent-shaped natural harbor surrounded by volcanic mountains, serving as the main entry point to the island of Nuku Hiva.
Ua Huka, French Polynesia
Collection of archaeological and ethnographic objects from the Marquesas including tools, musical instruments, and traditional everyday items.
Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Large natural bay surrounded by black volcanic cliffs and gray sandy beaches, offering views of the Pacific Ocean.
Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Ancient stone sculpture representing a Polynesian deity with a distinct facial expression, dating back to the pre-European era.
Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Catholic religious building constructed of stone, decorated with Marquesan sculptures and ornaments featuring traditional Polynesian patterns.
Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Natural site with black volcanic sand, bordered by palm trees and basaltic rocks. The beach is 200 meters long.
Hakaui, French Polynesia
350-meter high waterfall in the Hakaui valley. Access requires a 2-hour hike along a marked path.
Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
Deep valley 1000 meters between rocky walls. Hiking trails allow observation of geological formations and tropical vegetation.
Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
Volcanic mountain 1224 meters in altitude. The summit offers a view of Nuku Hiva Island and the Pacific Ocean.
Hiva Oa, French Polynesia
Archaeological ensemble comprising Polynesian sculptures including a monolithic tiki 2.43 meters high, the tallest in all of French Polynesia.
Hiva Oa, French Polynesia
Mountain peak on the island of Hiva Oa rising to an altitude of 1276 meters, covered with tropical vegetation and offering a view of the Pacific Ocean.
Hiva Oa, French Polynesia
Archaeological site containing petroglyphs carved into volcanic rock, reflecting ancient Polynesian rock art and Marquesan traditions.
Ua Pou, French Polynesia
Vertical basalt geological formation created by volcanic activity, characteristic of the reliefs on the island of Ua Pou in the Marquesas archipelago.
Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia
Former Marquesan gathering place featuring a large stone-paved terrace, ritual areas, and habitation platforms.
Ua Huka, French Polynesia
Protected marine area housing coral reefs, multicolored tropical fish, sea turtles, and manta rays.
Hiva Oa, French Polynesia
Natural harbor surrounded by volcanic mountains with a black sand beach and clear waters where dolphins swim.
Ua Huka, French Polynesia
Collection of Polynesian plants with local species and plants used in the traditional medicine of the Marquesas for generations.
Motane, French Polynesia
Protected natural area home to seabird species and native Marquesan vegetation, including several rare and endangered plants.
Hiva Oa, French Polynesia
Inhabited Marquesan site with stone and wooden houses, traditional cultivation areas, and ancient ceremonial platforms.
