Landmark· Hiva Oa· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Espace Jacques Brel and the Jojo Plane (Atuona)
9° 48.3′ S · 139° 2.4′ W
A hangar-museum in Atuona built around 'Jojo', Jacques Brel's restored Beechcraft Bonanza, which he flew on mercy and mail runs between the islands, plus photos of his years in the Marquesas.
Practical
Admission 500 XPF (My Little Polynesia; same price in 2019). Tahiti Tourisme lists it open every day in 2026 (tel +689 40 92 78 97) and notes a Brel memorial on the road toward the airport overlooking Tahauku Bay and Hanakee islet. Brel arrived by yacht in 1975 and stayed (Tahiti Tourisme).
Best for
Brel fans and aviation buffs
Nearby
- Atuona Black Sand Beach0.1 NM away
- Atuona Gallery and Tattoo Parlor0.1 NM away
- Atuona Gendarmerie (Port of Entry)0.1 NM away
- Atuona Pharmacie0.1 NM away
- Atuona Post Office0.1 NM away
- Banque Socredo Atuona (ATM)0.1 NM away
- Boulangerie Shan (Atuona)0.1 NM away
- Espace Culturel Paul Gauguin (Atuona)0.1 NM away
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