Porquerolles Island near the campsites in Hyères

Are you on vacation or just passing through the Presqu’île de Giens?

The island of Porquerolles is a must-see! One of the Golden Isles, Porquerolles is the largest of the islands, covering 12.54 km2, and is the most westerly of them all. The other two islands, Port-Cros and Le Levant, are much more nature-oriented.

On Port-Cros, in the heart of the national park, you’ll find plenty of walks and scuba diving. On Le Levant you’ll also find some great walks, although this island is half-naturist and half-military.

Getting to the island of Porquerolles is easy: you’re just 3kms from the pier at the Tour Fondue. Here you’ll need your ticket for the shuttle boat crossing. Once you’ve arrived on the island, you’ll have the choice of walking or cycling along the footpaths, taking a dip in one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches, or strolling through the heart of the village.

But that’s not all! Would you like to do some cultural sightseeing? There’s a wide range of things to do on the island.

The Carmignac Foundation

An architectural, artistic and cultural visit not to be missed. The foundation was created by Edouard Carmignac in 2000. Housed in a magnificent Provencal farmhouse, the foundation brings together 300 works by famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Gerhard Richter, Calder and Yves Klein, Ed Ruscha, Keith Haring and many others.

The island is not an insignificant choice: “As in any myth or voyage of initiation, the crossing to the island is always a double movement, one physical, the other mental. It’s about crossing over to the other side. In the words of its Director, Charles Carmignac.

If you want to take time out, let go and admire artistic and architectural beauty, the Carmignac Foundation is the place to go.

Visit the wonders of Porquerolles Island

Would you like to do some cultural sightseeing? Discover the forts of Porquerolles.

Start with a visit to the legendary Porquerolles fort: named after a sea monster called the Alycastre. It is said to have once haunted the island. This fortress was built under the authority of Richelieu to prevent enemy landings, and in the 19th century was converted into a state prison.

You can also visit Fort Sainte Agathe, also known as Château de Porquerolles, overlooking the village. As soon as you arrive on the island, you’ll spot the latter, dating back to the Roman Empire, nestling on the hillside in the distance.

Visit the sea fort on a small island off Porquerolles. You’ll see a cannon tower that controlled maritime traffic in the channel. Or take a look at the Pyramide Inca, also known as Fort du grand Langoustier.

Ideal for walking

To get the most out of your visit to Porquerolles, we recommend you take one of the island’s many hiking and biking trails, to discover the calanques, beaches and massifs.

For bike rentals, you can either pick them up from SpinOut, our colleague at Camping International, or rent them directly on the island from la bécane. Sip a coffee on a terrace lulled by the gentle song of the cicadas, swim in the turquoise waters of Europe’s most beautiful beaches, such as Notre Dame beach, or soak up the sun on a white sandy beach in Provence. The island of Porquerolles in the Mediterranean Sea will delight your senses.

Or dive into the heart of Port-Cros National Park

Porquerolles is the world’s second most important site for marine biodiversity! The Golden Isles are right in the middle of the Pelagos sanctuary, where numerous marine species live side by side.

Diving with Divin’Giens is just 2 km from the Ile d’Or campsite in the Camping International area. This diving school will take you to the most beautiful wrecks and sites on the Golden Islands. You’ll leave with stars in your eyes.