In 1842, the French took over the islands and established a French protectorate that they called Établissements français d'Océanie (EFO) (French Establishments/Settlements of Oceania).

Sep 29, 2025 · French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France consisting of five archipelagoes in the south-central Pacific Ocean. It includes some 130 islands scattered …

Oct 7, 2025 · From planning your activities to budgeting your money, get ready for an unforgettable trip to Tahiti and French Polynesia with this first-time guide.

Tahiti and Bora Bora are the most well known French Polynesian islands, thanks to their picture-perfect beaches and romantic ambiance. Indeed, these islands are ideal for handholding, with …

Feb 25, 2021 · French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France and comprises of 118 small islands and atolls, scattered across the south-central Pacific Ocean. The island groups are …

French Polynesia (French: Polynésie française) is a collection of over 100 islands halfway between California and Australia in the South Pacific Ocean. It is an overseas country (pays …

For your next trip to Tahiti - French Polynesia, prepare for exceptional experiences: savor paradise landscapes, explore breathtaking biodiversity on land and at sea, and delight all your …

Sep 17, 2025 · The territory of French Polynesia has about the same surface as the European Union but the combined land area (all islands and atolls) is just about the size of Mallorca.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to French Polynesia: French Polynesia – French overseas collectivity located in the South Pacific Ocean. [1]

Just to walk through this huge complex and listening to the bander in French and Polynesian Creole is an experience. One will absorb the full flavor of Tahiti here while listening to a local …