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Visiting Roulottes at Place Vaiete
Each evening, food trucks called roulottes park on the waterfront square by the ferry terminal and set out plastic tables.
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Quick answer
Roulottes at Place Vaiete is an experience in Papeete, Tahiti. Allow 1.5 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Papeete
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food, after dark and kids
- Best months
- April–May and October
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About Roulottes at Place Vaiete
Each evening, food trucks called roulottes park on the waterfront square by the ferry terminal and set out plastic tables. Menus cover chao men noodles, steak frites, poisson cru, crêpes and grilled fish, and it is the most sociable and affordable way to eat out in Papeete.
Tip: Arrive around sunset, browse all the trucks before choosing, and order crêpes for dessert from one of the dedicated crêpe vans.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Papeete, the capital's waterfront, market and ferry terminal.
Best time to visit Roulottes at Place Vaiete
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- May: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- October: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tahiti itinerary visits Roulottes at Place Vaiete on day 1, together with Marché de Papeete, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Papeete and Musée de Tahiti et des Îles.
- No. 2 of the 14 sights in our Tahiti things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- A family favourite in Tahiti with kids.
Near Roulottes at Place Vaiete
Also in Papeete, so you can walk between them:
- Marché de Papeete — 1 hour, free
- Notre-Dame Cathedral of Papeete — 30 minutes, free
If you like Roulottes at Place Vaiete
- Lagoon snorkel and whale-watching trips — Punaauia, Half a day
Staying near Roulottes at Place Vaiete
Stay in Papeete ($$) to walk here: the capital's waterfront, market and ferry terminal. All areas to stay in Tahiti.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Roulottes at Place Vaiete?
Plan 1.5 hours. With Marché de Papeete nearby, it fits a half-day in Papeete.
+Is Roulottes at Place Vaiete free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Roulottes at Place Vaiete?
April–May and October, the quietest of the good months. Arrive around sunset, browse all the trucks before choosing, and order crêpes for dessert from one of the dedicated crêpe vans.
+Do I need to book Roulottes at Place Vaiete in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Roulottes at Place Vaiete good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tahiti. Tahiti suits families who enjoy the outdoors: calm lagoon beaches in Punaauia, waterfalls, a blowhole and the evening food trucks.