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Tane (Bora Bora)

Coordinates: 16°27′00″S 151°45′47″W / 16.450°S 151.763°W / -16.450; -151.763
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Tane Island
The Bora Bora Group.
Map
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates16°27′00″S 151°45′47″W / 16.450°S 151.763°W / -16.450; -151.763
ArchipelagoSociety Islands
Area0.014 km2 (0.0054 sq mi)
Highest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Administration
France
CommuneBora Bora Commune
Island GroupBora Bora
Largest settlementTane (pop. 23)
Demographics
Population58 (2019)
Pop. density0/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

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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

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The island is part of Bora Bora Commune.

Tourism

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The island is up for sale [2]

Transportation

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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

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  1. ^ "Nars Island". 17 June 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  2. ^ "The Pinnacle List". Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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