Stores· Makemo· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Magasin Toa Mauri and Boulangerie (Makemo)
16° 37.4′ S · 143° 34.2′ W · approximate
Pouheva's bakery and grocery: baguettes, croissants and bread that sell out before dawn unless you order the day before.
Practical
Approximate: placed in Pouheva village ashore of the village anchorage (Soggy Paws waypoint 16°37.6S / 143°34.3W) and west of the lighthouse (16°37'14"S / 143°34'08"W, French Wikipedia); the exact building is not geolocated in any source, so walk from the dinghy dock using the directions here. Directions (Soggy Paws): on the first street parallel to the water, one block up, turn left and it is 2-3 blocks down on the right. Tel +689 40 980 247 or +689 87 783 408. Hours (undated): Mon-Sat 5:30am-12pm and 3-6:30pm. Order bread the day before with Noeline or the owner. Noonsite's 2023 report: go early (before 6am) or it sells out. The commune lists one boulangerie in 2024. Aloha Adventures (April 2023) found baguettes, croissants and pastries at 7am.
Best for
Fresh baguettes and croissants