Stores· Mangareva· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Magasin Leille (Rikitea)

23° 7.2′ S · 134° 58.2′ W · approximate

The biggest store in Rikitea, set back under a huge tree south of the dock and known locally as the 'Chinese store' or 'Tree Store'.

Practical

approx: placed in Rikitea village from the compendium's walking directions relative to the main dock and St Michael Cathedral (Wikipedia position); expect an error of up to about 300 m. Left (south) from the main dock, on the left. Phone +689 40 97 84 83. Hours (2021): Mon-Sat 8 am-6 pm. You order across the counter and they pick your produce, so bring a French list. Large food range, frozen meat, home goods and some hardware. Propane by reservation (2022): drop off your empty French bottle and pay up front, the shop swaps it with the supply ship, and you collect the full bottle the day after the ship leaves.

Best for

Big shop, counter service, propane bottle exchange