10 photos of dream spots to discover in the Tuamotu Islands

© Julie Leveugle

In Polynesia, the Tuamotu archipelago offers an exceptional sailing area. The stopovers, all punctuated by blue tones, are each time an opportunity to make discoveries and enjoy exceptional moments. An overview of the territory and a change of scenery in pictures.

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Ahé et le petit village de Tenukupara. C'est ici que le navigateur Bernard Moitessier a fait le choix d'habiter de 1975 à 1978. ©Julie Leveugle
Ahe and the small village of Tenukupara. It is here that the navigator Bernard Moitessier chose to live from 1975 to 1978. julie Leveugle
Manihi et le village de Paeua. C'est dans le lagon de cet atoll qu'aurait vu jour la première ferme perlière de Polynésie ! ©Julie Leveugle
Manihi and the village of Paeua. It is in the lagoon of this atoll that the first pearl farm of Polynesia would have been born! julie Leveugle
Makatea, un des atolls soulevés de l'archipel de Tuamotu. Les falaises et paysages y sont extraordinaires. ©Julie Leveugle
Makatea, one of the raised atolls of the Tuamotu archipelago. The cliffs and landscapes are extraordinary. julie Leveugle
Tikehau et le village de Tuherahera. Le lieu est connu pour ses grandes plages de sable blanc et rose, mais il abrite aussi des éléments d'architecture typiquement polynésiens. ©Julie Leveugle
Tikehau and the village of Tuherahera. The place is known for its large white and pink sandy beaches, but it is also home to typical Polynesian architectural elements. julie Leveugle
Rangiroa. Approché quotidiennement de bateaux de croisières venus déposer leurs passagers, le magnifique atoll présente encore des scènes authentiques représentatives du mode de vie polynésien. ©Julie Leveugle
Rangiroa. Approached daily by cruise ships dropping off their passengers, the magnificent atoll still presents authentic scenes representative of the Polynesian way of life. julie Leveugle
Apataki. Evasion et carénage sont au programme dans cet atoll qui abrite un des trois chantiers navals en Polynésie. ©Julie Leveugle
Apataki. Escape and careening are on the program in this atoll which houses one of the three shipyards of Polynesia. julie Leveugle
Le petit village de Tetamanu, dans le sud de Fakarava. Le spot est particulièrement connu pour les activités de plongée sous-marine qui se déroulent dans la passe attenante. ©Julie Leveugle
The small village of Tetamanu, in the south of Fakarava. The spot is particularly well known for the scuba diving activities that take place in the adjacent channel. julie Leveugle
Faaite. Le mouillage calme près de la petite passe est très poissonneux et à proximité immédiate du joli village d'Hitianau. ©Julie Leveugle
Faaite. The quiet anchorage near the small pass is very fishy and close to the pretty village of Hitianau. julie Leveugle
Emerveillement garanti à la découverte de l'atoll d'Anaa et son lagon intérieur fermé. ©Julie Leveugle
The discovery of the Anaa atoll and its closed inner lagoon is guaranteed to amaze ©Julie Leveugle
Tahanea. Le lagon a un air de bout du monde et les mouillages y sont synonymes de déconnexion. ©Julie Leveugle
Tahanea. The lagoon looks like the end of the world and the anchorages are synonymous with disconnection. julie Leveugle
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