Magalie
Assistant Sales Manager
In a few words
Born in French metropolis, in the Loire Valley, my family quickly inculcated me with a taste for travel. This may explain why I naturally chose to study in the tourism area. Whether it was in order to pursue my education or for professional matters, I started to travel all around France. At first, I obtained a senior technical certificate in Tourism but I decided to carry on with my studies one more year in order to acquire a specific national guide diploma in Perpignan (near the Spanish boarder). Once I got my professional card, I started working as a touristic guide in South of France and then as a tour leader across Europe. I had the opportunity to discover and help people exploring the history and cultural heritage of a multitude and it became a passion of mine…
As I had to leave the Mediterranean coast and to move to Belfort (close to both German and Swiss boarders), I chose to pursue my carreer in a travel agency. And that’s a wrap! I decided to go behind the scenes and focus on the upstream work, endeavouring to arouse the interest of travelers regarding unknown destinations and making sure they enjoyed it at its best.
I spent fifteen years working in a travael agency, either in Cannes (renowned for its Film Festival), Fréjus or Antibes. During all these years, I strove to satisfy my wanderlust by exploring several countries on my own. I was lucky enough to go to French Polynesia quite a few times until the day I decided not to leave it ever again !
Today I’m delighted to help you conceiving THE travel which will make you discover Polynesia the way it is : varied islands, a predominant culture, breathtaking landscapes and, first and foremost, the kindness and hospitality of Polynesian people.
Your ideal stay in French Polynesia?
3 days in Tahiti : either at the beginning of your stay (to take a rest after your travel) or at the end of your trip (to shop a little bit), depending of your flight scheduled times and your wishes ! On this main island, you can go for a walk through the colorful market of Papeete, rent a car to discover the whole island, stop wherever you want and eventually have dinner at the famous « roulottes » (typical food trucks) ! If you are keen on sports, you can even stay longer and trek a little bit : wonderful panoramas and refreshing waterfalls are waiting for you !
4 days in Moorea : Find the best way for you to discover its lagoon and its mountains… You have plenty of possibilities : a 4×4 guided tour, a quad safari, an E-Bike ride through the pineapple fields, you can even rent a jet ski or a kayak and seize the occasion to swim with sting rays and sharks ! Located about one hour from Tahiti, the island will leave a lasting impression in your mind.
3 days in Huahine : Such a charming and authentic island… So small that you can ride around the whole island with your bike : everybody will wave to you as though you were part of the island ! That’s the Polynesian way of life…
3 days in Bora Bora : this famous island will meet all your expectations ! Even when it is cloudy, the lagoon offers astonishing shades of blue !
3 days in Tikehau : you cannot seriously leave without exploring an atoll… Life is thoroughly different over there ! Such a quiet place, with its pink sand beaches where you feel all alone… You don’t even need to venture deep in the ocean to observe magnificient manta rays. Moments never to be forgotten, either on a honeymoon or during family vacation.
Your favorite place in French Polynesia?
“Pointe Vénus” : When you arrive in Tahiti by plane, it will instantly catch your eye with its white lighthouse ! I like to go there to enjoy, feel the fine black sand on my feet and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. I like to contemplate the sunset, observe the va’a (Tahitian outrigger canoes) passing by or go kayaking in the middle of the bay where I can meet some dolphins or whales.
Your favorite restaurant?
“Maeva Café “: located on the 1st floor of the famous market of Papeete, you can have lunch in a colorful, buoyant and convivial atmosphere. I invite you to taste their « coco milk raw fish » with its uru and taro french fries ! Probably one of the best dishes of the polynesian culinary heritage…