Fondation Carmignac in Porquerolles: an artistic escape from Giens
Just a few minutes from the Giens Peninsula, Porquerolles Island reveals one of its most singular treasures: the Fondation Carmignac, an internationally renowned contemporary art center housed within Villa Carmignac, a reinvented Provençal farmhouse. This iconic address in Porquerolles is hosting this season’s exhibition Sea, Pop and Sun, a sun-drenched immersion into the pop spirit of the 1960s and 1970s.
The visit begins with a symbolic gesture: removing your shoes to explore the spaces barefoot, as an invitation to slow down and fully experience the artworks. Between Mediterranean light, understated architecture, sculpture gardens, and internationally acclaimed contemporary creations, the foundation offers a unique sensory experience that allows Porquerolles to shine far beyond its idyllic beaches.
From Hôtel Le Provençal, set course for an unforgettable cultural escape
From Hôtel Le Provençal, set off for an exceptional day trip to Porquerolles. Just a few minutes are needed to reach La Tour Fondue, the departure point to the island, before a sea crossing that already feels like the beginning of an escape.
Upon arrival in Porquerolles, wander through the Mediterranean gardens of the Fondation Carmignac, where monumental sculptures, the scent of pine trees, and preserved panoramic views create a breathtaking setting. This cultural interlude perfectly extends the experience of a stay on the Var coastline: a suspended moment between sea, art, and nature, revealing another side of Porquerolles, more intimate, more inspiring...