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

Magasin Louela (Makatea)

15° 49.3′ S · 148° 16.0′ W · approximate

A small village store with tables in its garden selling canned goods, pasta, basic staples and ice cream, with wifi for customers.

Practical

Approx: placed on an unnamed general store in Vaitepaua in OpenStreetMap; the compendium describes Louela as on the left of the main road uphill from the dock, with tables and chairs in the garden. One of three small magasins (2019). Bicycles for hire (2020). Bring most provisions from Tahiti or Rangiroa.

Best for

Ice cream and basics ashore