The Ile de Porquerolles is just off the coast of southern France, an easy boat ride from the mainland. We visited this lovely place a few summers ago when we were working/playing on the Cote d’Azur. We spent a day there, walking the dusty trails that led through olive tree groves, vineyards, to a lighthouse, a windmill, and spectacular views.

Arriving at the harbor, and look: there’s an ice cream boat! What a fantastic idea!

Gorgeous bougainvillea

Olive tree grove

Not a bad place to be a cat

View over the cliffs from near the lighthouse

Moulin

Plage de la Courtade

Walking back toward the Bay

The Bay, with the fort in the background