Plage Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame is a fine-sand beach at the east end of Porquerolles, the farthest from the village, with pine and oak woods right behind the sand. It's 3.2 km from the harbour, about an hour on foot or 20 minutes by bike, and the western half is the side to pick when the mistral blows.
What Beach, PorquerollesFrench Riviera
When June to October 22° in Sep
Getting there Boat On foot 60 min walk-in
Cost Public shoreFree
Access Port-Cros National Park core area: dogs banned from beaches, no fires or smoking outside the village, no camping. Summer visitor numbers are capped, with booked crossings from La Tour Fondue.
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 13°M
- 14°A
- 17°M
- 20°J
- 22°J
- 24°A
- 22°S
- 20°O
- 17°N
- 15°D
Getting in
- Access
- Fine sand, the farthest of the main beaches east of the village, with pine and oak woods behind it. The western part is sheltered from the mistral, the eastern part from east winds.
- Parking
- No cars on Porquerolles. Visitors cross by ferry from La Tour Fondue on the Giens peninsula.
- Public transport
- TLV-TVM ferry from La Tour Fondue (Hyères) to Porquerolles harbour, 15 minutes, then 3.2 km on foot (about 1 hour) or by bike (20 min).
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
Questions about Plage Notre-Dame
- How warm is the water at Plage Notre-Dame?
- The sea is typically 24 °C in August and 13 °C in February, averaged over 1991 to 2020. The swimming season runs from June to October.
- Is Plage Notre-Dame free?
- Yes, it's a public shore with no entry fee.
- How do you get to Plage Notre-Dame?
- TLV-TVM ferry from La Tour Fondue (Hyères) to Porquerolles harbour, 15 minutes, then 3.2 km on foot (about 1 hour) or by bike (20 min). Parking: no cars on Porquerolles. Visitors cross by ferry from La Tour Fondue on the Giens peninsula.
- What is the water quality at Plage Notre-Dame?
- Classified good in the 2025 EEA bathing season, per the European Environment Agency.
- What else is near Plage Notre-Dame?
- Plage d'Argent (4 km).
More places near Porquerolles
Swimming in Porquerolles · French Riviera · Swimming in France