Held annually in Tahiti, the FIFO – International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival offers a unique insight into Pacific cultures through powerful documentary films. Bringing together filmmakers and island communities, the festival highlights indigenous voices, contemporary social issues and environmental challenges. A must-see cultural event in French Polynesia.

Exploring French Polynesia on a PONANT cruise means experiencing a remote paradise with comfort and privacy. Each day you wake up on a new island, without worrying about transfers. Enjoy French cuisine, onboard spa treatments, personalized service, and guided excursions led by experts in local nature and culture. Ideal for couples, families, and travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure.

In French Polynesia, flowers are more than just beautiful: they are living symbols. From the Tiare Tahiti to hibiscus and ferns, each flower expresses emotions, rituals and spiritual connections. Receiving a floral necklace upon arrival is like entering a sensory and sacred universe, where scent, colour and tradition merge into a unique experience. A journey to the floral heart of the islands.

Travelling to French Polynesia in July means discovering Heiva i Tahiti, the most vibrant cultural festival in the Pacific. Legendary dances, sacred rituals such as the Umu Ti, hymns (traditional songs), ancestral sports and exquisite craftsmanship reveal the spiritual and aesthetic strength of the Ma'ohi people. More than just an event, the Heiva is a living celebration of mana, that energy that unites tradition, art and Polynesian pride.

Every southern winter, orange carriers climb the mountain trails of Tahiti on foot to gather wild fruit and pay homage to their roots. This unique tradition, celebrated during the Orange Festival in Punaauia, represents a deep connection between culture, physical effort and spiritual connection to the land. A living legacy that invites you to discover the island from within, beyond its beaches.