Stores· Hiva Oa· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Boulangerie Shan (Atuona)

9° 48.2′ S · 139° 2.5′ W

An early-opening bakery and grocery in the west end of Atuona, known for its excellent beignets.

Practical

Mapped on OpenStreetMap as 'Magasin Shan Romuald', with an unnamed bakery node nearby. Hours (compendium, 2019): Monday to Saturday 5 am to noon, Sunday 5 to 7 am. Verify locally. The 2026 brief says Atuona's bakery opens from 5:00 am. Directions: towards the end of town, turn right before the Air Tahiti office (about 200 m). The fuel-station mini-market at Tahauku also sells morning baguettes.

Best for

Fresh bread and pastries