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Plage d'Argent (Porquerolles)
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In short
On the north coast of Porquerolles, the largest of the Îles d'Hyères, Plage d'Argent is a white-sand family beach with a lifeguard, about 30 minutes on foot from the port. The beach itself is free and open at all times, so the last ferry back sets the end of your visit. Plan a full day including the crossing.
Plage d'Argent, the "Silver Beach", is a white-sand beach on the north coast of Porquerolles, the largest of the Îles d'Or off Hyères in the Var. It lies west of the port and village, has the island's only lifeguard post in summer and a restaurant on the sand, and suits families and day-trippers who want one easy, well-served swimming spot.
The only supervised beach on Porquerolles
The sand is fine and pale and the water shallow and turquoise, which is where the name comes from. Lifeguards watch the beach in summer, and none of the island's other beaches is supervised, so this is the place to bring young children. Showers, toilets and sunbed hire are on site. In the 2026 season loungers were rented from 10:00 to 18:00 until 20 September, at €30 each for the day according to the Côte d'Azur tourism listing.
The restaurant, La Plage d'Argent, sits on a wooden deck above the beach and specialises in wild-caught fish. It opened from 11 April to 1 October in 2026, closed on Mondays. In July and August it runs sunset aperitifs with tapas on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Booking by phone is advised in high summer.
Fournier's 1912 purchase and the island's protection
Porquerolles covers about 1,254 hectares. The village was founded in 1820, the lighthouse built in 1837 and the church in 1850. In 1912 the Belgian businessman François Joseph Fournier bought the whole island as a gift for his wife and planted around 200 hectares of vines. In 1971 the French state bought about 80 percent of Porquerolles from his heirs to stop development and placed it under the Port-Cros National Park. That purchase is why the track to Plage d'Argent still runs through pine and scrub with no building in sight.
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Key information
🏝️Island: Porquerolles, about 1,254 ha, off Hyères
🛟Unique: The island's only beach with a lifeguard and reduced-mobility access
🌿Protection: Port-Cros National Park
🎟️Entry: Free; ferry paid
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: CET (UTC+1) · CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Explore the area
Porquerolles village and port 2 km
Fort Sainte-Agathe 2 km
Plage de la Courtade 3 km
Plage Notre-Dame 5 km
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Plan your visit to Plage d'Argent (Porquerolles)
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Beach
- White sand and turquoise water
- Lifeguard in season
- Shaded restaurant terrace
Island
- Village founded in 1820
- Fournier vineyards
- Car-free forest tracks
What They Offer
Facilities
Lifeguard Showers and toilets Sunbed hire Bar and restaurant Bike parking at the entrance
Accessibility
Access for people with reduced mobility
Visit duration
Full day including the ferry
Timed entry required No
Lunch on the terrace
The beach restaurant has a shaded terrace above the sand.
National park
Explore the protected forests and vineyards of the island.
Accessibility
The only beach on Porquerolles with access for people with reduced mobility.
Age limits
None
What to pack
Sun protection, water; sun protection and plenty of water: shade on the sand is limited
What to wear
Comfortable shoes for cycling
Not allowed
Fires, littering, damaging protected areas
Amenities
Lifeguard, showers, toilets, sunbed hire, bar-restaurant, bike parking
Tips for visiting Plage d'Argent
- Rent a bike in the village to reach the beach in about 10 minutes.
- Catch an early ferry in summer to avoid crowds.
- Bring plenty of water, as shade on the tracks is patchy.
- Respect national park rules and take rubbish back to the mainland.
Driving
Cars cannot be taken to the island. Drive to La Tour Fondue on the Giens peninsula and park there (paid).
Public transportation
Every trip starts with a ferry, usually from La Tour Fondue (Giens, Hyères), with seasonal boats from other ports. From the village the beach is about 2 km west: 20 minutes on foot or 10 by bike on forest tracks. Bikes for hire in the village; rack at the beach entrance; a cycle route passes within 500 m.
Address
Plage d'Argent is on the north coast of Porquerolles, west of the village. Fort Sainte-Agathe is about 2 km away, Plage de la Courtade 3 km and Plage Notre-Dame 5 km.
Opening Hours
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
Last entry: None (open access)
Open all year; check ferry timetables.
Free access; the last ferry back sets the end of your day.
Special events
No special events on record for Plage d'Argent (Porquerolles).
Best times to visit
An early ferry in July and August: the beach fills once the mid-morning boats arrive.
Best days to visit
Weekdays.
Best months to visit
May, June and September.
Admission tickets
Entry is free.
Plage d'Argent: free entry
Porquerolles' family beach with a lifeguard.
- Free access to the beach
- Ferry, bike hire and sunbeds paid separately
Admission
Free entry: no ticket or booking is needed.
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
No booking is needed; access is free.
Children and admission
The island's supervised beach; suits families.
Groups
Groups should book ferries in advance.
Pets
Follow national park rules for dogs.
Photography
Personal photography is welcome. Drone flights must follow national drone rules and local restrictions.
Bags
Carry water and take rubbish back.
Smoking
Do not smoke in the forest.
Accepted payment
Entry is free.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What to know about Plage d'Argent.
General
On the north coast of Porquerolles, an island in the commune of Hyères in the Var. It is about 2 km west of the port and village.
Yes. Access to the beach is free; you pay for the ferry to the island and for extras such as sunbed hire or food.
Yes, in summer. It is the only supervised beach on Porquerolles, so it is the best choice for swimming with children.
Yes. In July and August the restaurant holds sunset aperitifs with tapas on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings.
No. Visitors cannot bring cars to the island. You walk, cycle or use the few licensed services from the port.
Explore the area on this page lists 4 places around Plage d'Argent (Porquerolles), among them Porquerolles village and port and Fort Sainte-Agathe.
Getting there
By ferry, usually from La Tour Fondue on the Giens peninsula in Hyères. Seasonal boats also sail from other ports on the coast.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is the airport for Plage d'Argent (Porquerolles), about 92 km away in a straight line.
Timing & weather
About 20 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by bike. Bikes can be hired in the village and parked at the beach entrance.
Early in the morning and outside July and August. Taking one of the first ferries gives you a few calm hours before the day boats arrive.
Plage d'Argent (Porquerolles) is open Monday–Sunday: Open 24 hours.
The best months to visit Plage d'Argent (Porquerolles) are May, June and September. The best days and times of day are covered under When to visit on this page.
Families & accessibility
Yes. It is the island's only beach with access for people with reduced mobility, and the Port-Cros National Park lends adapted tricycles and handbikes.
Prices & payment
In the 2026 season the beach concession rented loungers at €30 each for the day, from 10:00 to 18:00 until 20 September.
Stay & facilities
Yes. La Plage d'Argent serves fish dishes on a wooden deck above the sand. In 2026 it opened from 11 April to 1 October, closed on Mondays.