Motu Tane (which in Tahitian translates as Man's Island), is a
private island
A private island is a disconnected body of land wholly owned by a private citizen or corporation. Although this exclusivity gives the owner substantial control over the property, private islands remain under the jurisdiction of national and som ...
in the
lagoon
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of
Bora Bora
Bora Bora (French language, French: ''Bora-Bora''; Tahitian language, Tahitian: ''Pora Pora'') is an island group in the Leeward Islands (Society Islands), Leeward Islands in the Pacific Ocean, South Pacific. The Leeward Islands comprise the we ...
in
French Polynesia
French Polynesia ( ; ; ) is an overseas collectivity of France and its sole #Governance, overseas country. It comprises 121 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over more than in the Pacific Ocean, South Pacific Ocean. The t ...
.
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.
As of 2020, it is for sale.
Administration
The island is part of
Bora Bora Commune.
Tourism
The island is up for sale
Transportation
After arriving in
Fa'a'ā International Airport, an
Air Tahiti
Air Tahiti is a French airline company which operates in French Polynesia. Its main hub is Faa'a International Airport. It is the largest private employer in French Polynesia.
Company history
Early seaplane operations
The company was foun ...
inter-island flight (50 minutes) will bring you to
Bora Bora Airport
Bora Bora Airport , also known as Motu Mute Airport, is an airport serving the island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is located on the islet of Motu Mute.
The airport was opened in 1943, during World War II. Commercial service became avail ...
.
There, you will need to hire a boat at the
Rent-a-boat Office.
References
External links
French Polynesia
Culture of French Polynesia
Geography of French Polynesia
History of French Polynesia
Private islands of French Polynesia
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