Porquerolles Island, France

Porquerolles is the largest of the Îles d'Hyères, off the Var coast. Car-free and largely protected as part of the Port-Cros National Park, it is known for its white sand beaches, pine forests and vineyards. Photos taken in 2006 and 2008, including the crossing, the harbour, the village and the beaches of Notre-Dame, La Courtade, Alycastre and Le Lequin.