Tag Archives: Porquerolles

View from Fort Sainte-Agathe

Before we left Porquerolles this morning, we climbed up to the old Fort Sainte-Agathe, now a museum. All the island views were tempting from this lofty vantage point, but with just enough time for one quick sketch, I had to … Continue reading

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Hiking under the Umbrella Trees of Porquerolles

Porqueroles has many gorgeous trees, the umbrella tree prominent among these. The bright skies and warm days make the deep shadows from the umbrella trees particularly inviting to hikers and sketches alike.

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Shoulders Touching

I liked the way this couple leaned together, shoulder to shoulder, after their swim.

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Plage d’Argent on Porquerolles

Although the pace and quantity of people on Porquerolles Island differ from Nice, both seem to revolve around their beautiful beaches. Nice has a long and busy promenade with a continuous beach below, while Porquerolles has a series of small … Continue reading

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