TOUR OF TWO ISLANDS-Porquerolles/Port Cros

PORQUEROLLES

A preserved oasis, Porquerolles is an abundance of idyllic images: splendid sea bed, creeks and calanques (rocky inlets) with crystal clear waters.

A walk or cycle ride is a perfect way to explore the trails between vineyards, pine forests, eucalyptus trees and garrigue. 

In its typically Provencal village and square you can become part of local life, enjoying a game of pétanque or simply relaxing on the cafe terraces. 

To see: Fort Saint-Agathe, the collections of trees in the botanical conservatory, the beaches, the village, the semaphore station, the trails criss-crossing the island, etc.

PORT-CROS

Here nature expresses itself in complete freedom and rare or endangered species can be spotted.  Managed by the Port-Cros National Park, this is the only French marine national park This island is still the perfect place for those who want to get away from it all. 

With a mask and snorkel you can explore its marked underwater trail and observe the marine flora and fauna, such as the brown grouper. 

Thanks to the National Park’s conservation work, during a walk on the island you will discover southern species (holm oak, heather, rockrose, etc.), rare and protected species such as Jupiter’s Beard and Stoechas lavender, as well as a wide variety of fauna: birds, batrachians, etc.

To see: the village, the marked underwater trail, Fort du Moulin, Fort de l’Estissac, Fort de  l’Eminence, Fort de Port Man.