The Espace Jacques Brel on Hiva Oa, one of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, is a cultural site dedicated to the life and legacy of Jacques Brel, the iconic Belgian singer-songwriter. Brel spent the last years of his life on Hiva Oa, making it a place of pilgrimage for his fans. The site celebrates his contributions to music and his connection to the island.
Espace Jacques BREL
Hiva Oa
Aircraft collection
| F-ODBU | Beechcraft D50C Twin Bonanza |
The island is famous as the final home of French painter Paul Gauguin and Belgian singer Jacques Brel, both of whom are buried in Calvary Cemetery, overlooking Atuona.
Photo Espace Jacques BREL