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

Magasin Larsons Super U (Taiohae)

8° 54.6′ S · 140° 6.1′ W · approximate

The biggest and best-stocked supermarket in the northern Marquesas (red awning), with meat, some organic and gluten-free items, a hardware and fishing corner, and fresh milk when the Aranui is in.

Practical

Position approx: plotted at the Wikipedia/GeoHack coordinate for Taiohae village (8°54'35"S 140°06'05"W); use the walking directions to find the building. Just past Magasin Kamake on the right-hand corner. Tel +689 40 92 03 31. Hours (2020): Mon-Sat 7:30am-11:30am and 2:30pm-6:30pm, Sun 7am-noon. You can reserve eggs and bread for next-day pickup (Noonsite 2026). Shop right after a supply ship arrives; stores close a few hours to restock and the best goods go fast.

Best for

Main provisioning run before the Tuamotus