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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Tahiti and French Polynesia
- Tahiti
- Pearl Museum
Pearl Museum
Cultured pearls, particularly the famed Tahitian black pearl,
are French Polynesia's main export and the best buy for visitors to
the islands. If you are planning to shop for pearls it is wise to
first stop by the Pearl Museum in Papeete where you can find out
all about these 'gems of the sea' and learn to judge their
quality.
Information & Facts
Address
Vaima Center, Rue Jeanne d'Arc, Papeete
Admission
Language
French and Tahitian are the official languages; English
is widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency in French Polynesia is the French Pacific
Franc (XPF), divided into 100 centimes. The exchange rate is fairly
stable as it is linked to the Euro. Banks throughout the islands
are open mainly on weekdays only and are the best place to change
foreign currency; rates of exchange are not as good at hotels.
There are ATMs on a few of the islands, but shouldn't be relied
upon. Most hotels and resorts will exchange travellers cheques in
US$ or Euros, and credit cards and US currency is readily accepted
on the main islands. Tourism taxes are levied for accommodation and
activities.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 7pm, Sunday and public
holidays 9am to 7pm
Time
GMT -10 (The Marquesas Islands are half an hour ahead of the
rest of French Polynesia).