After a morning shopping at the Marche Municipal, Papeete, you can take a break at Cafe Maeva on the first floor. Cafe Maeva serves drinks, breakfast, and lunch and you'll be greeted by a friendly barista. So, put down your bags and get a snack.
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| Cafe Maeva, Marche Municipal Papeete, Tahiti - 4/2026 |
If you visit a tropical island like Tahiti, the protein to eat is fish. The fish is going to be fresh, most likely caught that morning, and the locals will suggest many recipes to cook that fish highlighting its unique flavors. Or, if you like raw fish, the locals prepare my favorite dish: poisson cru - raw fish mixed with coconut milk, fruits, and vegetables. You can find all kinds of seafood at the downtown market.
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| Fish vendors, Marche Municipal Papeete, Tahiti, 4/2026 |
The DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, is exhibiting Monet's paintings from his sabbatical in Venice. After hitting an artistic block, Monet went to Venice to figure out his approach to the water lilies series of paintings. This exhibit attempts to regather the set of paintings from Venice for the first time since they were first exhibited.
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| Palazzi Contarini, Monet, DYM - 4/2026 |
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The colors of the tropical fruits will dazzle you as you walk through Marche Municipal in Papeete, Tahiti. Some of these fruits can't be found anywhere else but Tahiti.
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| Fruit vendor at Marche Municipal in Papeete, Tahiti, 4/2026 |
Strolling through Marche Municipal in Papeete, you will be tempted by an assortment of treats from the local bakers. It's so hard to choose, but you cannot go wrong with pain coco. And, the price is pretty good too...
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| Bakers at Marche Municipal in Papeete, Tahiti - 04/2026 |
A woven handbag is a useful fashion accessory in Tahiti. It is stylish, versatile, and can be paired with most island wear. To see how these handbags are made, you can visit the Marche Municipal in Papeete, Tahiti and watch the basket weavers create one from straw.
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| Basket weavers, Marche Municipal Papeete, Tahiti - 4/2026 |
While shopping for refreshing tropical fruits, we noticed a two-story mural of island scenery at the Marche Municipal in Papeete, Tahiti. The colors captured the surrounding foliage and the images reminded us of the fishermen and farmers that brought the produce to this market.
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| Mural @ Marche Municipal, Tahiti - 04/2026 |
