What to do in Porquerolles

Porquerolles Island

Tourism

The activities

A veritable paradise in the Var, Porquerolles is the largest of the Golden Isles. The island lies on the same parallel as Cap Corse, making it the southernmost point of the Côte Provençale. It's the ideal place to spend your vacations. Porquerolles offers a wide range of activities, from cycling to diving! On the island, you'll find 54 km of signposted footpaths and circuits for mountain bikes. It's easy to find mountain bike rentals (adults and children), city bikes and electric bikes. Those who prefer water sports will be spoilt for choice: jet skiing, diving, sailing, paddling, sea kayaking...

Porquerolles is also home to the Carmignac Foundation, an impressive collection of contemporary art. While the foundation boasts over 300 works and hosts the annual photojournalism prize, the Villa Carmignac is open to the public to showcase works of art, surrounded by a garden featuring numerous sculptures in the enchanting setting of Porquerolles.

Destination

The history of Porquerolles

The island has been influenced by numerous civilizations (Celtic, Ligurian, Etruscan, Greek and Roman), and recent excavations have uncovered several archaeological sites.

Inhabited since ancient times, the island has remained in its natural state. From the 16th century onwards, it became a defensive point, with the Sainte-Agathe fort, then the Langoustier fort and the Alycastre fort. The village was created in 1820, the lighthouse in 1837 and the church in 1850.

In 1912, the island was bought by a businessman, Mr. Fournier, who gave it to his wife as a gift. It was at this time that vineyards and market gardening began to develop. Today, the island of Porquerolles is managed by the Parc national de Port-Cros. In 2012, it was classified as the «Heart of the National Park».

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