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Capital of French Polynesia
Papeete, on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Besides the port, busy Place Vai’ete fills with roulottes, or food carts, in the evenings.
Nearby, the large Marché de Papeete market sells local produce, fish, and handicrafts. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum focuses on the local pearl industry and sells jewelry. A red spire tops the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Le Kaveka Moorea - Seaside Hotel - Cook's Bay
The Kaveka hotel is located in the spectacular setting of Cook's Bay, in the district of Pao Pao, on the island of Moorea. The hotel is by the water, with incredible views of the bay, the majestic, jagged basalt peaks of Moorea's volcanic crater, and lush greenery.
The Hotel
The Kaveka is an unpretentious hotel, with cosy bungalows strewn across a flowery garden, along a gorgeous stretch of shore, with a fine restaurant and bar, and a wonderful peer stretching out over the waters of Cook's Bay, surrounded by one of the most dramatic sceneries anywhere on the planet.
The Bungalows
The Kaveka Hotel offers a range of bungalows, with different levels of amenities.
Lanai Bungalows : one king sized bed and one single bed, a refrigerator, television and ceiling fan. No air conditioning.
Garden Bungalows : one king sized bed and one single bed, a refrigerator, television, ceiling fan and air conditioning.
Garden Family Bungalows : one king sized bed and two single beds, a refrigerator, television, ceiling fan and air conditioning.
Lagoon Bungalows : one king sized bed and one single bed, a refrigerator, television, ceiling fan and air conditioning.
Lagoon Family Bungalows : one king sized bed and two single beds, a refrigerator, television, ceiling fan and air conditioning.
Beachfront Bungalows : one king sized bed and one single bed, a refrigerator, television, ceiling fan and air conditioning.
The Restaurant
The Kaveka chefs specialize in Chinese, French, Tahitian, and American Cuisine. The over-water restaurant is one of Moorea’s favorite gathering places for a sunset cocktail on the peer or an astonishing dining experience.
The cuisine on offer draws freely from Moorea's rich resources of fresh fruit, vegetables, and seafood. The wine list has a distinctive French flavor, and very reasonable prices.
Contacts
Address : P.O. Box 373, Maharepa, 98728 Moorea, French Polynesia
Tel : (689) 40 56 50 50 - Fax : (689) 40 56 52 63
Email : kaveka@mail.pf
Situation
L'hôtel Kaveka est situé au milieu du superbe écrin que constitue la Baie de Cook, dans le district de Pao Pao, sur l'île de Moorea. L'hôtel est au bord de l'eau, avec des points de vue tout simplement incroyables sur la baie, les majestueux pics de basalte du cratère volcanique et la végétation luxuriante de Moorea.
L'hôtel
Le Kaveka est un hôtel sans prétention mais très agréable, avec de confortables bungalows éparpillés dans un jardin fleuri, le long d'une jolie petite plage, avec un restaurant et un bar de grande qualité, et un ponton magnifique au-dessus des eaux de la Baie de Cook. L'hôtel est entouré d'un des paysages les plus spectaculaires qu'il soit donné de voir n'importe où sur la planète.
Les bungalows
L'hôtel Kaveka propose toute une gamme de bungalows, avec différents niveaux de services.
Bungalows Lanai : un lit king size et un lit simple, un réfrigérateur, une télévision et un ventilateur de plafond. Pas de climatisation.
Bungalows Jardin: un lit king size et un lit simple, un réfrigérateur, une télévision, un ventilateur de plafond, climatisation.
Bungalows Familial Jardin : un lit king size et deux lits simples, un réfrigérateur, une télévision, un ventilateur de plafond, climatisation.
Bungalows Lagon : un lit king size et un lit simple, un réfrigérateur, une télévision, un ventilateur de plafond, climatisation.
Bungalows Familal Lagon: un lit king size et deux lits simples, un réfrigérateur, une télévision, un ventilateur de plafond, climatisation.
Bungalows Plage : un lit king size et un lit simple, un réfrigérateur, une télévision, un ventilateur de plafond, climatisation.
Le restaurant
Les chefs du Kaveka sont spécialisés en cuisines chinoises, française, tahitienne et américaine. Le restaurant sur l'eau est l'un des lieux de rendez-voius les plus prisés de Moorea pour un cocktail sur le ponton, au coucher du soleil, ou un dîner dans un cadre inoubliable.
La cuisine proposée tire généreusement parti des riches ressources de Moorea en termes de fruits, légumes et poisson frais. La carte des vins a un accent résolument français, et une gamme de prix très raisonnable.
Contacts
Adresse : B.P. 373, Maharepa, Moorea, Polynésie Française
Tel : (689) 40 56 50 50 - Fax : (689) 40 56 52 63
E-mail : kaveka@mail.pf
Moorea Motu Beach Picnic
On 12/26/11 the last day of our cruise we went on an excursion in Moorea to a Motu or little island for a picnic lunch. It was beautiful like everything we experienced in Tahiti.
E.B. GO Moorea Island Circle Tour in Tahiti with Lagoon Picnic, Pet Stingrays, Sharks & Snorkeling
E.B. GO Vision Media Moorea, Tahiti Circle Island Tour & Lagoon Motu Picnic: Frosch Classic Cruise & Travel and Hotel Kaveka present the Moorea Island Circle Tour and Lagoon Motu Picnic that involves a speed boat cruise around island, petting stingrays while Black Tipped Reef Sharks circle about and finally lunch and snorkeling in a beautiful lagoon off a Motu, which means small island. Moorea, located just off the main island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, is a fantastic vacation destination with lovely beaches, tall mountains, clear blue waters and friendly people. Albert Tours of Moorea has a great activities like the Lagoon Motu Picnic, Jet Sky Tours, 4x4 Inland Safaris on ATV or in trucks, and much more. French Polynesia is only eight hours from Los Angeles and offers a wide-variety of island destinations, and one great way to see them all is by going on a Paul Gaughin cruise throughout the islands.
For more info go to EBGOinc.com.
Excursion flight around Moorea Island in French Polynesia
Aircraft: Tecnam P2008JC (reg. nr. F-ORVZ)
Pilot: Raphaёl
Camera: Valentina Nagy
Camera on the ground: Daniel Nagy
Music: Fenua
Moorea Dolphin and whales expedition – Moorea island activities
Location
Moorea Dolphin Expedition are located on the Coco Beach jetty, right next to the Intercontinental Hotel, in the district of Haapiti, on the northwestern tip of the island. It is advisable to contact them by phone or email.
Dolphins
Did you know that Spinner Dolphins are the only species to perform spiraled twists? Luckily, these amazing creatures are permanent residents of the island of Moorea. They are to be found in the lagoon and the passes in the morning, and in the open ocean in the afternoon. They are easy to approach and observe, and they just love to show off their acrobatic skills.
Other species can sometimes be observed in the ocean around Moorea, such as the graceful Steno dolphins, and the impressive pilot whales.
Whales
From mid-July to early November, humpback whales spend the austral winter in the warm waters surrounding Polynesian islands, safe from predators. These gentle giants are easy to observe, and if the conditions are right, it is even possible to swim near them and watch them real close.
Females are usually with their young. Males obviously do their utmost to seduce them... by singing. The whale's song is one of the wonders of nature, and Moorea Dolphin Expedition's boat is equipped with a hydrophone, so you can enjoy the full experience. An experience you are unlikely to forget.
The lagoon
At the end of the tour, the boat stops inside the lagoon, on a beautiful sandbank where you can swim and observe the rich underwater wildlife. A group of stingrays are permanent residents, there are plenty of colorful tropical fish, and even friendly and shy blacktip sharks.
Throughout the tour, you will be absolutely safe under the competent supervision of Moorea Dolphin Expedition's experienced captain and crew. Relax, and enjoy your day.
Private tours with a la carte services are available upon request.
Contacts
Address : Harold Wright, P.O. Box 1233, Papetoai, 98728, Moorea, French Polynesia
Tel : (689) 87 78 42 42 - Fax : (689) 40 56 38 75
Email : mooreadolphinexpedition@mail.pf
Moorea Dolphin Expedition – Moorea
Situation
La société Moorea Dolphin Expedition est basée sur le ponton du Coco Beach, juste à côté de l'hôtel Intercontinental, dans le district de Haapiti, à la pointe nord-ouest de l'île de Moorea. Il est conseillé de prendre contact par téléphone ou par e-mail.
Dauphins
Saviez-vous que les dauphins à long bec sont les seuls à effectuer des vrilles dans leurs sauts ? Ces étonnantes créatures sont résidents permanents de l'île de Moorea. On les trouve à l'intérieur du lagon et dans les passes le matin, au large l'après-midi. Ils sont faciles à approcher et à observer, et ils adorent faire étalage de leurs prouesses acrobatiques.
D'autres espèces peuvent parfois être observées dans les eaux qui baignent Moorea, comme les gracieux dauphins Sténo, et les impressionnants globicéphales.
Baleines
De mi-juillet à début novembre, les baleines à bosse passent l'hiver austral dans les eaux tièdes des îles Polynésiennes, à l'abri des prédateurs. Ces paisibles géants de l'océan sont faciles à observer, et si les conditions le permettent, on peut même nager avec elles et les observer de tout près.
Les femelles sont généralement accompagnées de leur petit. Les mâles font évidemment tout leur possible pour les séduire... grâce à leur chant. Le chant des baleines est l'une des merveilles de la nature, et le bateau de Moorea Dolphin Expedition est équipé d'un hydrophone afin que vous puissiez profiter pleinement de l'expérience. Une expérience que vous n'êtes pas près d'oublier.
Le lagon
À la fin de l'excursion, le bateau s'arrête sur un magnifique banc de sable pour la baignade. Vous pouvez alors observer la riche faune sous-marine de Moorea. Un groupe de raies pastenagues y a élu domicile, les poissons tropicaux aux mille couleurs y sont nombreux, et on y croise même les timides requins pointes-noires.
Tout au long de l'excursion, vous êtes en parfaite sécurité sous la supervision attentive du capitaine et de l'équipage expérimentés de Moorea Dolphin Expedition. Détendez-vous, et profitez de votre journée.
Des excursions privées et personnalisées sont possibles par réservation.
Contacts
Adresse : Harold Wright, B.P. 1233, Papetoai, 98728, Moorea, Polynésie Française
Tel : (689) 87 78 42 42 - Fax : (689) 40 56 38 75
E-mail : mooreadolphinexpedition@mail.pf
Vue aérienne des baies de Cook et d'Oponuhu Moorea - French Polynésia
Vue aérienne des baies de Cook et d'Oponuhu Moorea - French Polynésia
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섬 한가운데 기묘한 모습으로 치솟은 초록빛 산봉우리는 모레아의 또 다른 풍광이다. 영화 '러브 어페어'의 배경이 됐던 곳이다. 관광객들도 영화의 한 장면처럼 추억을 만들어본다. 영화 촬영지와 벨베데레 전망대는 관광객이 많이 찾는 곳이다. 산과 바다가 잘 어우러진 모레아를 느낄 수 있기 때문이다.
[English: Google Translator]
Verdant mountain peaks soaring into the middle of the island, is another curious aspect of Moorea scenery. Movie 'Love Affair' which was the background of the place. Tourists also make your memories look like a scene from a movie. Location and Belvedere Lookout where a film is finding a lot of tourists. Because the mountains and the sea is a well-endowed feel Moorea.
[French: Google Translator]
Les sommets des montagnes verdoyantes flambée dans le milieu de l'île, est un autre aspect curieux de Moorea paysages. Film 'Love Affair' qui était le fond de la place. Les touristes font aussi vos souvenirs ressemblent à une scène d'un film. Localisation et Belvedere Lookout où un film est de trouver un grand nombre de touristes. Parce que les montagnes et la mer est un bien doué sentir Moorea.
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■클립명: 오세아니아070-타히티01-06 영화 러브어페어 촬영지와 벨베데레 전망대/Belvedere Lookout Tower/Love Affair/Film Site/Mountain/View
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■촬영일자: 2008년 4월 April
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MOOREA BLUES EXPLOSION : Extrait Rayon Zik X (TV) - chez l'artiste
Extrait de l'émission TV Rayon Zik X - produite par Polynésie 1ère en collaboration avec Zik Prod sarl (Tahiti).
Extract from the TV show Rayon Zik X - produced by Polynésie 1ère in collaboration with Zik Prod sarl (Tahiti).
nov 2011
Vichy France | Wikipedia audio article
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Vichy France (French: Régime de Vichy) is the common name of the French State (État français) headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II. Evacuated from Paris to Vichy in the unoccupied Free Zone (zone libre) in the southern part of metropolitan France which included French Algeria, it remained responsible for the civil administration of France as well as the French colonial empire.
From 1940 to 1942, while the Vichy regime was the nominal government of all of France except for Alsace-Lorraine, the Germans militarily occupied northern France. While Paris remained the de jure capital of France, the government chose to relocate to the town of Vichy, 360 km (220 mi) to the south in the zone libre, which thus became the de facto capital of the French State. Following the Allied landings in French North Africa in November 1942, southern France was also militarily occupied by Germany and Italy to protect the Mediterranean coastline. Petain's government remained in Vichy as the nominal government of France, albeit one that was obliged by circumstances to collaborate with Germany from November 1942 onwards. The government at Vichy remained there until late 1944, when it lost its de facto authority due to the Allied invasion of France and the government was compelled to relocate to the Sigmaringen enclave in Germany, where it continued to exist on paper until the end of hostilities in Europe.
After being appointed Premier by President Albert Lebrun, Marshal Pétain's cabinet agreed to end the war and signed an Armistice with Germany on 22 June 1940. On 10 July, the French Third Republic was dissolved, and Pétain established an authoritarian regime when the National Assembly granted him full powers. The Vichy government reversed many liberal policies and began tight supervision of the economy, calling for National Regeneration, with central planning a key feature. Labour unions came under tight government control. Conservative Catholics became prominent and clerical input in schools resumed. Paris lost its avant-garde status in European art and culture. The media were tightly controlled and stressed virulent anti-Semitism, and, after June 1941, anti-Bolshevism.The French State maintained nominal sovereignty over the whole of French territory, but had effective full sovereignty only in the unoccupied southern zone libre (free zone). It had limited and only civil authority in the northern zones under military occupation. The occupation was to be a provisional state of affairs, pending the conclusion of the war, which at the time (1940) appeared imminent. The occupation also presented certain advantages, such as keeping the French Navy and French colonial empire under French control, and avoiding full occupation of the country by Germany, thus maintaining a degree of French independence and neutrality. The French government at Vichy never joined the Axis alliance.
Germany kept two million French soldiers prisoner, carrying out forced labour. They were hostages to ensure that Vichy would reduce its military forces and pay a heavy tribute in gold, food, and supplies to Germany. French police were ordered to round up Jews and other undesirables such as communists and political refugees. Much of the French public initially supported the government, despite its undemocratic nature and its difficult position vis-à-vis the Germans, often seeing it as necessary to maintain a degree of French autonomy and territorial integrity. In November 1942, however, the zone libre was also occupied by Axis forces, leading to the disbandment of the remaining army and the sinking of France's remaining fleet and ending any semblance of independence, with Germany now closely supervising all French officials.
Most of the overseas French colonies were originally under Vichy control, but with the Allied invasion of North Africa it lost one colony after another to Charles de Gaulle' ...