Discover and visit the island of
PORQUEROLLES
What is Porquerolles?
This classified site is part of the “Îles d’Or” (Golden Islands), such as Port-Cros and Île du Levant. Porquerolles Island is the largest, most visited, and most cultivated of the three. It is highly appreciated for its lush and fragrant vegetation, forest trails, and of course, its extraordinary beaches, where the sea is turquoise and the scuba diving is exceptional. The Golden Islands are located near Hyères, close to the Giens Peninsula.
LES ORIGINES DE L'ÎLE
Discover the origins of this treasure island, where its name comes from, the people who have inhabited it, the remains present on the island, which have made it possible to retrace the history of the islands of Porquerolles
UN PARC NATIONAL
Porquerolles, like Port-Cros, has national park status. This protected island offers absolutely magnificent landscapes and panoramas. It is thanks to this status that the island has kept its beauty and authenticity.
L'ÎLE
In this section, you will find the map of the island, as well as a point on its exceptional climate. Thanks to the map, you will be able to better visualize the island, and, why not, start planning your stay?
Our shuttles to Porquerolles
At Les Bateliers de la Côte d’Azur, we have been specialists in passenger boat transport to Porquerolles for several generations. We are more than just a transport company, we are passionate about this magnificent archipelago. We offer you several departure points to go to Porquerolles:
Schedules and prices of our shuttles to Porquerolles from LA LONDE
| Porquerolles Departure from The Londe |
From 3 April to 9 July 2023 |
From 10 July to 3 September 2023 |
From 4 September to 1 October 2023 |
From 2 October to 5 November 2023 |
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Departure The Londe Duration of the crossing: 30 minutes RESERVATION OBLIGATORY |
Departure The Londe |
Every day
9h00 11h00 13h30 |
Every day *except Saturday 9h00 10h15 10h45(*) 11h30 13h30 |
Every day
9h00 11h00 13h30 |
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
9h00 11h00 13h30 |
| Departure Porquerolles |
17h30 18h45 (*) |
16h15 17h30 18h45 |
17h30 18h45(*) |
17h30 | |
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(*) Facultatif round trip | adultes : 34€ | children (from 4 to 10 years old) : 23€ | Transport of your mountain bike : 18€ (per bike) Transporting your electric bicycle : 35€ Various cycles: bicycle carts and trailers must be foldable |
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| GROUP RATES (25 people) : Consult us by mail or phone | |||||
One way or One way return
Porquerolles
(extended stay on the island)
Adults : 21€ – Children : 14€ (from 4 to 10 years old)
(Possible depending on the period and under certain conditions. Reservation required at 04 94 05 21 14)
The Management reserves the right to modify or cancel all or part of these shuttle schedules without notice in case of bad weather conditions or for technical reasons.
Cheques, vacation vouchers and credit cards accepted.
Schedules and prices of our shuttles to Porquerolles from TOULON
| Porquerolles Departure from Toulon |
From 4 April to 9 July 2023 |
From 10 July to 3 September 2023 |
From 4 September to 1 October 2023 |
From 2 October to 11 November 2023 |
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Departure Toulon Duration of the crossing: 1h 15mn RESERVATION OBLIGATORY |
Departure Toulon |
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
9h00 |
Every day *schedule subject to change on 14 July and 17 August 9h30 |
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
9h00 |
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
9h00 |
| Departure Porquerolles |
17h00 | 18h15* | 17h00 | 17h00 | |
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round trip | adultes : 36,50€ | children (from 4 to 10 years old) : 23,50€ | Transport of your mountain bike : 18€ (per bike) Transporting your electric bicycle : 35€ Various cycles: bicycle carts and trailers must be foldable |
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| GROUP RATES (25 people) : Consult us by mail or phone | |||||
The Management reserves the right to modify or cancel all or part of these shuttle schedules without notice in case of bad weather conditions or for technical reasons.
Cheques, vacation vouchers and credit cards accepted.
Schedules and prices of our shuttles to Porquerolles from LA SEYNE-SUR-MER (Les Sablettes)
| Porquerolles Departure from LA SEYNE-SUR-MER (Les Sablettes) |
From 4 April to 9 July 2023 |
From 10 July to 3 September 2023 |
From 4 September to 1 October 2023 |
From 2 October to 5 November 2023 |
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Departure LA SEYNE-SUR-MER (Les sablettes) Duration of the crossing: 1 heure RESERVATION OBLIGATORY |
Departure LA SEYNE-SUR-MER (Les sablettes) |
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
9h30 |
Every day *schedule subject to change on 14 July and 17 August 9h30 |
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
9h30 |
Every Tuesday and Friday
9h30 |
| Departure Porquerolles |
17h00 | 18h00* | 17h00 | 17h00 | |
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round trip | adultes : 36.50€ | children (from 4 to 10 years old) : 23,50€ | Transport of your mountain bike : 18€ (per bike) Transporting your electric bicycle : 35€ Various cycles: bicycle carts and trailers must be foldable |
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| GROUP RATES (25 people) : Consult us by mail or phone | |||||
The Management reserves the right to modify or cancel all or part of these shuttle schedules without notice in case of bad weather conditions or for technical reasons.
Cheques, vacation vouchers and credit cards accepted.
Schedules and prices of our shuttles to Porquerolles from SAINT MANDRIER
| Porquerolles Departure from Saint Mandrier |
From 4 April to 9 July 2023 |
From 10 July to 4 September 2023 |
From 4 September to 1 October 2023 |
From 2 October to 5 November 2023 |
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Departure Saint Mandrier Duration of the crossing: 1 heure RESERVATION OBLIGATORY |
Departure Saint Mandrier |
Every Wednesday and Friday
9h30 |
Every day * schedule subject to change on 14 July and 17 August 9h45 |
Every Wednesday and Friday
9h30 |
Every Wednesday
9h30 |
| Departure Porquerolles |
17h00 | 18h15* | 17h00 | 17h00 | |
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round trip | adultes : 36,50€ | children (from 4 to 10 years old) : 23,50€ | Transport of your mountain bike : 18€ (per bike) Transporting your electric bicycle : 35€ Various cycles: bicycle carts and trailers must be foldable |
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| GROUP RATES (25 personnes) : Consult us by mail or phone | |||||
The Management reserves the right to modify or cancel all or part of these shuttle schedules without notice in case of bad weather conditions or for technical reasons.
Cheques, vacation vouchers and credit cards accepted.
The origins of The Island
Porquerolles hides many secrets, and some of its origins are still vague,
like the origin of its name. Many civilizations have animated the island for centuries, and this is not about to stop.
A historic island
First of all, a small point on the spelling of this island. Many of you write “Porquerolle” or “Porquerol”, but it is spelled Porquerolles. There are several possible hypotheses as to the origin of the island’s name.
The first comes from the Latin Portus (port) and olla (pottery or, oulo in Provençal). This put together makes Port-des-Oules. This hypothesis is well-founded, since the remains of an amphora factory have been found on the island.
First of all, a small point on the spelling of this island. Many of you write “Porquerolle” or “Porquerol”, but it is spelled Porquerolles. There are several possible hypotheses as to the origin of the island’s name.
The first comes from the Latin Portus (port) and olla (pottery or, oulo in Provençal). This put together makes Port-des-Oules. This hypothesis is well-founded, since the remains of an amphora factory have been found on the island.
A national park
Thanks to its status as a national park, the island of Porquerolles is protected, and one can observe
and aquatic fauna as well as an extraordinary flora.
Despite the number of visitors, it has kept its natural charm and its wild side.
A protected island
The island of Porquerolles is since 2012, joined the national park of Port-Cros. This island of 7km long and 3km wide is the largest and most cultivated of the Golden Islands.
The island has undergone many occupations over the centuries. First, the Celts, then the Ligurians and the Phoceans. This rich past can still be seen today in the various monuments on the island, such as the fort Sainte Agathe or the Church Sainte Anne.
The national park is home to a truly impressive biodiversity. All the vegetation on the island gives off a fragrance that brings visitors every year.
In order to protect this biodiversity, you will find the Mediterranean National Botanical Conservatory on the island, thanks to which the status of each species can be recorded and verified, and thus avoid extinctions.
The island
Porquerolles, and the islands of Hyères in general, benefit from a typically Mediterranean climate with more than 300 sunny days per year.
It is thanks to this sun that the island can produce good wine, that the animals live happily and that the flora is flourishing and so rich.
Map of the island
You can find the map of the island at the Porquerolles tourist office, which is located at the boat’s exit, on the port. The pier is located in the orange zone, the eastern and western parts of the island are rather mountainous, and most of the beaches of Porquerolles are in the north. On the west side of the island is the Langoustier peninsula, where you can find Le Mas du Langoustier, a renowned gastronomic restaurant. A very small part of the island is inhabited by man, the rest is wild. On the island, there are many forts, as the islands of Porquerolles had a strategic place, and several defensive forts were built on the island.
