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Access to all three islands is by boat, either private or on a ferry. The ferries leave from and return to three ports. The Port of Hyeres has a ferry which travels to Ile de Porquerolles and on to Ile du Levant. A ferry leaving from Gien on the tip of a peninsula south of Hyeres, travels to all three islands as does the ferry service debarking from Le Lavandou. Hyeres is just east of Toulon and the two cities share an airport. Le Lavandou is several miles farther east of Toulon. Both cities are easily accessible from the airports at Marseille and Nice, nor is this a huge detour off of the 7A Highway traveling south from Paris. The TGV line connects Paris with Toulon. All three islands have heavier tourism in July and August. Cars are forbidden on all three islands.

Ile des Porquerolles

Porquerolles is the largest island of the three. It boasts a protected anchorage and marina. The village, just a short walk from the ferry landing, has a large square lined by eucalyptus trees and on one side, the village church. There are restaurants along the border of the square where villagers and tourists alike relax over a coffee and watch the locals play boules on the court in the square. The shopping is limited, mostly confined to tourist trinkets and postcards.

There are several sandy beaches on the island. The closest to the village, called the Plage de la Courtade is just a short walk. Outside the village, trails through natural pine, heather and myrtle lead to the Fort de la Repentance, which has an excellent view of the surrounding areas. It is an active fort so entry is not possible, but visitors can hike around the fort. Hiking through fig and olive plantations to reach the lighthouse is also an excellent choice of activity on Ile des Porquerolles. Three hundred days of sunshine a year aid in the production of wine from vineyards on the island.