Porquerolles
Île de Porquerolles
The largest of the Îles d'Hyères, where cars are banned. Cycle through the pine forests to white-sand beaches with clear water, a classic day trip in this area.
Porquerolles is about 7 km long, and roughly 80 percent of the island is a national park. From the port of La Tour Fondue on the Giens Peninsula, the boat trip takes about 20 minutes. Once you arrive, rent a bicycle in the village and ride along dirt tracks to Plage Notre-Dame on the north coast, which has been named one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, to Courtade Beach, and to the lighthouse on the cliffs on the south coast. The island has the Carmignac Foundation art museum, which requires advance booking. Ferries and bicycles both need to be reserved early in summer. There are no large supermarkets on the island, so bring your own drinking water.
Opening hours
All day; ferry approx. 07:30–19:30
Nearby sights
- Giens Peninsula
- Salins des Pesquiers
- Plage de l'Almanarre
- Fort de Brégançon
- Hyères Old Town & Castle
- Villa Noailles
- Port-Cros National Park
- Bormes-les-Mimosas