Centre Jacques Brel, Museum dedicated to Jacques Brel in Atuona, French Polynesia
The museum displays photographs, personal items, and the original aircraft named Jojo belonging to the Belgian singer Jacques Brel within a converted hangar.
This museum opened after Jacques Brel's death in 1978, preserving the legacy of the singer who spent his final years on Hiva Oa island.
The exhibition space contains French-language displays chronicling Brel's musical career, featuring posters, recordings, and memorabilia from his performances.
The museum operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, with Saturday morning hours from 8:00 to 12:00.
The centerpiece of the museum is Brel's restored aircraft Jojo, which he used to transport mail and medical supplies between Polynesian islands.
Location: Atuona
Location: Hiva Oa
Address: 5XW5+4QV, Hiva Oa, French Polynesia Hiva Oa
Opening Hours: Lundi-Vendredi 08:00-12:00,14:00-17:00; Samedi 08:00-12:00
GPS coordinates: -9.80463,-139.04060
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:39
The Marquesas Islands are characterized by volcanic formations that shape landscapes marked by rocky peaks, ancient calderas, and basalt cliffs. Deep bays like those of Taiohae or the Virgins cut through the coasts, while black sand beaches reflect the archipelago's geological origins. The island interior reveals valleys, waterfalls, and reliefs reaching up to 1200 meters in altitude. Marquesian cultural heritage is evident through preserved archaeological sites in the Taipivai valley, where ceremonial platforms and petroglyphs carved into rock still exist. The Puamau tiki statues, carved from volcanic stone, are among the largest Polynesian sculptures. Museums in Atuona and Ua Huka hold collections that document traditional life, while the Gauguin Cultural Center and the Jacques Brel Space trace the careers of these two artists who spent their final days in the archipelago. The Taiohae Cathedral blends European architecture with local sculpted motifs, illustrating the cultural exchanges that have shaped the islands' history.
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