The Îles d'Or in Hyères: a natural treasure
Off the coast of Hyères, in the Var region of France, the three Îles d'Or - Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Ile du Levant - offer some of the finest views on the Côte d'Azur. With their heavenly beaches, crystal-clear waters and unspoilt nature, they are a must-see destination for lovers of a change of scenery and the great outdoors.
- Porquerolles, the largest of the islands, boasts fine sandy beaches, including the famous Plage Notre-Dame, voted Europe's most beautiful beach, and cycle paths winding through vineyards, pine forests and cliffs.
- Port-Cros, the jewel in the crown of the Port-Cros National Park, is a veritable sanctuary of biodiversity. Its hiking trails, diving spots and underwater path offer a unique immersion in a preserved marine and terrestrial environment.
- The wild and discreet Ile du Levant is renowned for its naturist village of Héliopolis, its intimate coves and flamboyant sunsets.
The Îles d'Or are an invitation to relaxation, adventure and discovery of the Var region's heritage.
SEA TRANSPORT
Access to the islands is from La Londe les Maures from April to All Saints' Day with the Bateliers de la Côte d'Azur company, departing for Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Croisière des deux Iles, coastal cruises with or without a stopover at Port-Cros, winegrower cruises and cruises to Saint-Tropez from June to September.
Take advantage of our guided excursions on board!
Our tip for the best Porquerolles experience? Go on Saturday or Sunday!
To help you decide, here are the weekly visitor trends for Porquerolles:
- Parking is free all year round at La Londe.
Access to the islands is also possible from :
- Bormes les Mimosas, la Favière. Departures for Porquerolles,Port-Cros from April to October, aboard the first hybrid-powered boat to respect the environment"Esprit Parc-National"https://www.latitudeverte.fr/
- Le Lavandou. Departures for Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levanthttps://www.vedettesilesdor.fr/
- Hyères. La Tour Fondue: departures all year round for Porquerolles.Port Saint Pierre: departures all year round for Port-Cros and Le Levanthttps://www.tlv-tvm.com/
Do you know the legend of the four daughters of Prince Olbianus?
A legend recounted by Hyères writer Gustave Roux tells of 4 daughters of surprising beauty, of whom the father, Prince Olbianus, was proud.
One day, as they were bathing off our coast, pirate sails appeared on the horizon.
Their father, aware of the danger, begged them to return to shore as soon as possible, but the unfortunate girls had strayed too far.
So, in despair, the father kneels on the beach and begs heaven to save his unfortunate treasures. A metamorphosis takes place.
The four daughters of Prince Olbianus felt their limbs transform, freeze, stiffen and petrify: they were changed into islands, and the one closest to the shore, which was already stretching out its weeping arms towards him, became the delightful Presqu'île de Giens.