Fortins De Punaauia

The small forts in the valley of the Punaruu were built following a war between France and Tahiti. Queen Pomare IV gave in to French pressure and accepted proctorate staus for Tahiti on September 9, 1842. The following year, Governor Bruat returned from France with a treaty signed by King Louis-Philippe, but the queen had changed her mind on the advice of the British.
In 1844, a conflict began between supporters of the queen and the Governor's troops.There were some victims of the battles...