Discover Nouméa : A French way of life in the South Pacific …
In 1854, a French naval officer, Tardy de Montravel, charmed by the natural port of Nouméa, laid claim to the site.
Since then Nouméa has been discovered and fashioned by sailors and missionaries, governed by the military, who initially named it Port de France and turned into the Headquarters of the U.S. army during the Pacific War.
Nouméa has progressively evolved while retaining the successive marks of its past. Nouméa is now a garden city, where urbanization and nature blend harmoniously, an attractive modern capital in the South Pacific : France’s showcase in the region.
It is a pleasure to stroll through Nouméa along the Place des Cocotiers embellished by fabulous flame trees, around its monumental fountain and the old time music kiosk.
Continue along the streets flanked by old colonial houses, the bays highlighted by hibiscus and bougainvilleas, the marina, an inspiring contemporary architectural design and on to beaches gently caressed by the trade winds, for everybody to enjoy, right in the heart of the city !
Le Pass
A unique way to discover New Caledonia's rich cultural and natural diversity.
One entry per person to six of Noumea's "must-see" venues, valid for six months from the first visit.Great savings to 1 000 XPF on the usual entry fees.Easy to buy on sale at 6 outlets and at the tourist areas shown on the PASS'For more information : http://www.ville-noumea.nc