WILDLIFE AND FLORA
What to see on the island of Porquerolles ?
Porquerolles is full of wonders. The National Park of Porquerolles will be able to offer you a wild fauna as well as an extraordinary vegetation. On the island, you can find the Botanical Conservatory. It carries out inventories of the flora, and natural or semi-natural habitats of Porquerolles.
THE FLORA
Porquerolles is home to an extensive and diverse biodiversity. The national park does its utmost to preserve this environment and protect the species living there.
THE VINES
THE FAUNA
Just like the flora, the fauna is protected and very precious on the island. It is therefore very easy to meet animals during a walk, or to swim in the middle of a school of fish.
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.
The flora of Porquerolles is so rich that it is very difficult to list all the species on the island.
The scented island
The conservatory is in contact with a network of scientists and field botanists. Their aim is to identify and list endangered species and to assess their level of threat, so that endangered species are conserved in the Porquerolles hamlet. The corresponding seeds are protected and this limits the extinction of these plants and the conservation of this nature reserve.
The island is home to a wide variety of species. The two most visible species on the island are the Aleppo pine and the maritime pine, since they are the main species of forest on the island.
On closer inspection, one can see species such as holm oak, cork oak, olive tree and juniper. The island’s vegetation is so abundant and diverse that it would take far too long to list them all. However, some stand out as the Porquerolles National Park has several imported varieties, such as the Mexican cypress. Many fruit trees such as orange, mandarin and lemon trees are found on the island, which reinforces the exotic side of the fragrant island. The vegetation of Porquerolles is full of colours and all these flowers, trees and fruit trees produce a sweet perfume, thanks to which it is nicknamed “the fragrant island”. You can walk in the forest or in the middle of the flowers and along the golden alleys of the mimosas.
In addition to all this vegetation, some wine growers have decided to settle in Porquerolles.
Indeed, there are 3 estates on the island.
The wine is produced in partnership with the National Botanical Conservatory of Porquerolles in order to protect the island’s ecosystem.
The island's domain
The estate produces rosé, red and white wines, classified AOP Côtes de Provence. The wines are distinguished by their mineral, powerful, iodized and harmonious characters.
The estate is located on the Brégançonnet and Notre-Dame plains.
The cultivation is done without any weedkillers, chemical fertilizers or insecticides for the sake of the environment.
The Courtade
Henri Vidal, in love with the island, decided to create in 1983, in Porquerolles, the first ECOCERT certified organic farming estate.
The exploitation is done with a total respect of the environment.
White, red and rosé wines are produced, and tastings are often organised.
The Persinsky estate
The estate produces rosés, whites and AOC reds, and welcomes you to taste and sell the wines directly at the estate.
You can find the estate at the chemin de la pépinière on the island of Porquerolles.
A lively island
The fauna of Porquerolles is as important as its flora. On the island, you can easily come across a dove, a partridge or a rabbit.
There are also a wide variety of fishing birds, such as seagulls, gulls, petrels and cormorants.
In the autumn, many migratory birds such as thrushes, blackbirds, woodcocks, turtle doves, wood pigeons, lapwings and other small birds inhabit the forest. All these birds form an extraordinary choir that brings out the wild side of this natural area.
However, the dominant noise remains our dear cicadas which are there all summer long in the south of France, for your greatest happiness.
In addition to the terrestrial fauna, there is also an extremely dense aquatic fauna.
Indeed, a wide variety of fish, molluscs and crustaceans inhabit the waters of Porquerolles.
Fishing is practised in the area, and the island’s sea urchins and lobsters are particularly prized. There are many cliffs on the Porquerollaises coast
