Porquerolle Island
 

We have just learned of this island near Toulon.<BR><BR>We will be staying in Provence and wondered is it worth visiting here for a few days? The hotel &quot;Mas de Langouste&quot; has been recommended.<BR><BR>Any info on car travel time from St. Remy to the island would be helpful as well as logistics for a car re island visit.<BR><BR>Personal experiences please, no websites.<BR><BR>Thanks.

The island is called Porquerolles. I visited it once on a day trip: I was staying in Toulon and went by bus to La Tour Fondue then by boat. It seemed a delightful place, but there's no real need to stay overnight there. You can't take cars over there. For the boat services, see www.tlv-tvm.com, but several other firms run summer excursions.

Not much to do and see in Porquerolles. I was there for a few hours, during a cruise, and had no desire of staying longer. Provence itself is more interesting, IMHO.

..unless you're very much into nature ( no stunning views there, however), hiking, biking... Otherwise, the island is pretty boring.

Anthony:<BR><BR>Check out this article about the island:<BR><BR>http://www.concierge.com/france/articles/detail/index.ssf?host=live&amp;vfs1=france&amp;args=base/articles-26/1031685301284894.xml<BR><BR>(Too bad you can't just click on the address!)<BR><BR>If you want a lot more info about Provence, see the postings, photos, and archivea on:<BR><BR>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/provence<BR>

We helped friends plan a honeymoon trip that included the Porquerolles and of all the places they went (on the Riviera) it was what they liked least. I'd say don't spend your time.