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Voykit pocket guide · France
Porquerolles
Spend 1–2 days on Porquerolles; arrive by ferry, rent a bike, visit the beaches and the Fort Sainte‑Agathe, then return the same day.
Porquerolles is a car‑free island in the Îles d'Hyères, best explored on foot or bicycle. A single ferry round‑trip plus a bike rental covers the main sights in a day; a second night lets you relax on the beaches and catch sunset at the lighthouse.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- July–August (heat, crowded ferries)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €50–80 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Medical 15
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Le Pelagos | €2–3 |
| Meal at L'Olivier (Michelin) | €62–130 |
| Bicycle hire (full day) | €12–20 |
| Ferry round‑trip (adult) | €19.5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TLN · Toulon–Hyères Airport
- Main gateway for ferries to Porquerolles; about 30 km (19 mi) north‑east of the island.Main gateway for ferries to Porquerolles; about 19 mi (30 km) north‑east of the island.
- MRS · Marseille Provence Airport
- International hub, 130 km (81 mi) north‑west; good for connecting flights.International hub, 81 mi (130 km) north‑west; good for connecting flights.
Typical fares
- Ferry Porquerolles ↔ Hyères (TLV)
- ≈ €19.5 return, 45 min each way (check schedule)
- Bike hire full day
- ≈ €12–20 (check opening hours)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No cars; walk or rent a bicycle from Le Cycle Porquerollais (open Apr‑Oct). One taxi occasionally available.
See and do
Known for
- Beaches of Argent, Courtade and Notre Dame
- Fort Sainte‑Agathe guided tours
- Cycling trails across the island
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Port‑Cros Island | Ferry from Porquerolles harbour, about 15 min | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Camping Le Mas du Langoustier
- Simple campsites near the beach; suitable for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?sayt kom-byan |
| Where is the beach? | Où est la plage ?oo eh la plazh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules vary; check return times especially in shoulder season.
- Fort Sainte‑Agathe tours run only 15 Jun–13 Sep, three times daily; book on site.
- Lighthouse (Phare de Porquerolles) is closed to the public.
Generally safe; watch for strong sun in summer and keep hydrated on hikes.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Porquerolles yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Beaches of Argent, Courtade and Notre Dame
- Fort Sainte‑Agathe guided tours
- Cycling trails across the island
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Porquerolles, revision 5283450 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5283450
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/porquerolles). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.