Tane (Bora Bora)
Appearance
Bora Bora Commune | |
Island Group | Bora Bora |
---|---|
Largest settlement | Tane (pop. 23) |
Demographics | |
Population | 58 (2019) |
Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
Motu Tane (which in Tahitian translates as Man's Island), is a 9.6-acre (0.039 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between
Paahi, and Pitoraverahi
.
History
Motu Tane is well known in Bora Bora as having been
Paul-Emile Victor
's home. Paul-Emile Victor was the famous French polar explorer and author and chose as his personal paradise refuge Motu Tane in Bora Bora, to live a peaceful and secluded life.
The island has coconut groves, encircled by a white sand beach with, just beyond, Polynesia's sparkling turquoise blue waters. In 1997, it was purchased by François Nars, artistic director of the well-known cosmetic brand that he founded which carries his name.[1] As of 2020, it is for sale.
Administration
The island is part of
Bora Bora Commune
.
Tourism
The island is up for sale [2]
Transportation
After arriving in
Fa'a'ā International Airport, an Air Tahiti inter-island flight (50 minutes) will bring you to Bora Bora Airport
.
There, you will need to hire a boat at the Rent-a-boat Office.
References
- ^ "Nars Island". 17 June 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ "The Pinnacle List". Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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