These are nice cove shaped beaches with bathrooms, eateries, creperies, glace (ice cream),…read morevolleyball, a skatepark and some nice views. More of a neighborhood and city style beach areas than a resort. More beaches along the coast and towards Hyeres.. those are maybe more scenic. But this is a good spot to relax and layout and it's a moderate walk from the port area..

Absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately the whole world knows it. Not a very private calanque.read more

This is one of our all time favorite places to have found in France. The color of the water is like…read moreSt Martin in the Caribbean and the cliff faces give a dramatic affect. Best still is no access to the beach by boats, providing pleasure for all. We accessed by Paddle Board. Wow. It was hard the leave. The water is freeeeeezing by the way. And no toilets. Take your rubbish back with you :)

I had such a perfect day at the sunbeds on Marinières Plage! The setting is absolutely beautiful --…read moreright on the water in charming Villefranche-sur-Mer -- but what really made it special was the amazing team. Our all-day water-side waiter Nico, his brother who carved our fresh sea bass at lunch (didn't catch his name!), and Jeremy at the check-in desk were all incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. This kind of service is rare and truly appreciated. I can't wait to come back tomorrow! J'ai passé une journée parfaite sur les transats de la plage des Marinières ! Le cadre est absolument magnifique -- juste au bord de l'eau dans le charmant village de Villefranche-sur-Mer -- mais ce qui a vraiment rendu l'expérience exceptionnelle, c'est l'équipe sur place. Nico, son frère et Jérémy étaient incroyablement accueillants, attentionnés et chaleureux. Ils se sont assurés que nous ne manquions de rien et ont vraiment rendu notre journée inoubliable. Un service comme celui-ci est rare et précieux. J'ai hâte de revenir demain !

This place is a lot of effort to get to, to end up in a mediocre island…read more We were meeting up with family here, so it was our first time here and we may return in the future. However, once we disembarked off that ferry, we weren't super impressed by anything as had been described to us. There are places to hike, a small village in the center with eateries and other places to explore. If you are travelling from afar, then maybe skip this one and try another island with more charm, better food options and accessibility. I think if it was easier to get to (even though we were not tourists to France), then maybe I would change my review. Until next time...

Ile de Porquerolles is a little slice of heaven in the French Riviera. Escape the crowds, anchor…read morefor free just west of the marina and dingy into the village. Explore the old fort, the chapel, the restaurants, and watch the kids play in the dusty square. Sure, you can buy plastic dolphins and t-shirts at some of the tourist traps, but Ile de Porquerolles is incredible and worth a visit. We stayed for a couple of days just to savor it. Follow the narrow roads and trails up to the old fort and see the harbor and the anchorage spread out below. (We skipped the museum portion.) Go a little farther to the old windmill which, if you approach by boat, you can see from the ocean. This is a French version of Cumberland Island. If you are here, just count yourself lucky, enjoy one of those fun 7-ounce bottles of Kronenberg, and relax.