Place des Cocotiers
A long, narrow square in central Nouméa, surrounded by a fountain, a bandstand and flame trees, with colonial-era buildings and shops nearby.
Place des Cocotiers is the heart of central Nouméa, about 400 m long from east to west. At its center is the Fontaine Céleste (Celestial Fountain), built in 1893. The square also has a bandstand and broad shade trees, where locals play chess, chat and rest, and where festivals and night markets are often held. The flame trees are at their most beautiful when they bloom around December each year. Around the square are the City Museum, an old bank building, French-style cafés and shops, making it the starting point for walking tours of the city. It is free and open all day. In the evenings and on Sundays many shops close and foot traffic is light, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Nouméa City Museum
- St Joseph's Cathedral
- Museum of New Caledonia
- Port Moselle Market
- Maritime Museum of New Caledonia
- Michel Corbasson Zoological and Forest Park
- Baie des Citrons
- Aquarium des Lagons