French Riviera's Best Beaches: 5 Med Escapes -   Ile de Porquerolles, Hyères    A short boat crossing from the Hyères peninsula leads you to an island of pine trees, vineyards, walking and cycling trails, and several small, sandy beaches. Rent a bicycle and choose a destination: the silvery sands of the Plage d'Argent; Plage de la Courtade, ideally situated by Fort Ste-Agathe; or beautiful Plage Notre Dame, the island's biggest beach, bordered by pines and furnished with a seasonal…
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