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Motu Tane (which in Tahitian translates as Man's Island), is a 9.6-acre (0.039 km2) private island in the lagoonofBora BorainFrench Polynesia. It is the located between Paahi, and Pitoraverahi.
The Bora Bora Group.
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°27′00″S 151°45′47″W / 16.450°S 151.763°W / -16.450; -151.763 |
| Archipelago | Society Islands |
| Area | 0.014 km2 (0.0054 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
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| Commune | Bora Bora Commune |
| Island Group | Bora Bora |
| Largest settlement | Tane (pop. 23) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 58 (2019) |
| Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
Motu Tane is well known in Bora Bora as having been Paul-Emile Victor's home. Paul-Emile Victor was the famous French polar explorer and author and chose as his personal paradise refuge Motu Tane in Bora Bora, to live a peaceful and secluded life.
The island has coconut groves, encircled by a white sand beach with, just beyond, Polynesia's sparkling turquoise blue waters. In 1997, it was purchased by François Nars, artistic director of the well-known cosmetic brand that he founded which carries his name.[1] As of 2020, it is for sale.
The island is part of Bora Bora Commune.
The island is up for sale [2]
After arriving in Fa'a'ā International Airport, an Air Tahiti inter-island flight (50 minutes) will bring you to Bora Bora Airport.
There, you will need to hire a boat at the Rent-a-boat Office.
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