NOUMEA

The city on the lagoon

Noumea has all the charm of a modern city on the banks of a beautiful lagoon.

Capitol city of New Caledonia, Noumea is an important business and tourist center. It is a city which blends all genres, racial and cultural mixes.

It is one capitol that is also a wonderful place to live. You'll love the charming Place des Cocotiers (coconut tree square) where you can take a rest in the shade of a flamboyant tree. Noumea is indeed a pleasant place to visit. And there is a lot to see. In particular, you can admire its colonial architecture, or visit the museums, the aquarium, and after all that, dive into the crystal waters of the lagoon at Vata cove (buses 3 or 6). The lagoon is right at the heart of the city!

You should also take a visit to Port Moselle, Kuendu Beach, take a walk near the Meridien hotel and to Vata Cove. You'll see, there is a lot to do in Noumea. Near the bus station there is a "China town", with its many Chinese-owned shops and businesses.

Noumea is a town that goes to bed early. There is not a lot going on a night, apart from a few night clubs or cafés. There is a bit of crime in Noumea, but it is really minimal when compared to a lot of other cities.

One place you simply must visit is the Jean-Marie Djibaou Center, the center for Kanak Art. It's a very good way to get to know Kanak culture and to learn about the different customs before you go visit the islands. Read more about it here

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