Our services and activities in our luxury villas for the perfect holiday on the Presqu'Île de Giens and in Carqueiranne!
The Presqu'île de Giens and the charming town of Carqueiranne, located in the south of France, are ideal destinations for holidays combining relaxation and sporting activities. Linked to Hyères by two sandy inlets, the peninsula offers exceptional beaches such as l'Almanarre, perfect for swimming and water sports. Walks along the coastal path reveal breathtaking scenery, while the rich seabed attracts divers. Carqueiranne, with its intimate beaches such as Peno, picturesque hiking trails and idyllic snorkelling spots, perfectly completes this unforgettable getaway in the heart of the Mediterranean.
Your concierge for a successful stay on the Presqu'île de Giens
Yvelise, our trusted partner for your holidays on the Presqu'îles de Giens, offers a wide range of services from housekeeping to babysitting:
- Order your groceries and we'll collect them and put them away before you arrive: €40
- Baby-sitting: 25/hour
- Cleaning during your stay :
120 € 3-hour package
140 € 4-hour package - Change of household linen: €150
- Provençal dishes (we'll send you the menu)
MF Kite
Our partner for Kitesurf, Wingfoil, Kitefoil and Supfoil sessions on the peninsula of Giens (in the bay of Almanarre).
The Mf Kite school offers courses from beginner to advanced level.
Secret Trip
All inclusive boat cruise with apértif, paddle and snorkelling equipment. Private departure from the house or Madrague harbour. Lunch in a restaurant on Porquerolles.
- Day cruise : 1200 €
- Half-day cruise : 650 €
- Sunset cruise : 650€
- Exclusive cruise on Fjord 52 : departure as close as possible to your villas, ultra luxury day boat, 12 passengers, ultra flexible timetables. From €2850 in half season, €3500 in high season (skipper included, excluding fuel).
Partner with SECRETRIP :
Sébastien DUPOYET, will be able to come by boat in front of the house, to lead private excursions with discovery of the paradisiac seabed of the peninsula of Giens, palme, mask tuba, discovery of the caves in the Mediterranean, discovery of the 3 islands, Porquerolles, national park of Port Cros... But also many other activities which SECRETRIP proposes... Initiation paddle, initiation in wake and initiation privative in kite. Fishing trips.
By organising packaged weekends for you, from picking you up from the airport or train station to organising accommodation, catering and leisure activities around the sea and wine.
Breathe, enjoy and exercise with our EXCLUSIVE partners
KAYAK Giens PADDLE
Paddle and kayak hire.
Every day from 9am to 6pm.
LocaBike
Our LOCABIKE bike hire shop on the Presqu'ile de Giens in Hyères is open every day from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm, including Sundays. We offer a wide range of bicycles.
Yoga
Want to get away from it all and feel good in body and mind?
For one hour, take the time to anchor yourself in the earth while rising towards the universe. Warm up, pranayamas (breathing exercises), surya namaskar (sun salutation), asanas (postures), relaxation and meditation.
- Group lessons on the Presqu'île de Giens on Saturday at 8.30am.
- Private lessons on request at your home.
Rates - 1h :
- Group lessons: €15/person
- Private lessons: from €50
Carpets on request
Karting - Speedkart
Timetable :
Monday: 2pm - 6.30pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday, Thursday: 2pm - 7pm
Friday, Saturday: 2pm - 11.30pm
Sunday: 2pm - 6pm
Carqueiranne and Giens diving club
- Monday and Tuesday: 10.30am - 1pm, 5pm - 7pm
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: 10.30am - 1pm
- Thursday: 5pm - 7pm
- Friday: Closed
The boat with the molten tower
The coastal path
Mr Traiteur, home chef on the Giens peninsula
An experienced chef who will be your sole point of contact from start to finish.
Services :
- Reception
- Cocktail receptions
- Festive meals
- Seminars
- Meal trays
Our Tourist Guide for your holidays on the Presqu'île de Giens
Gourmet address book!
Our selection of restaurants on the Presqu'Île de Giens
Discover our selection of must-try restaurants for your holiday on the Presqu'Île de Giens
Waterfront restaurants!
Le Marais - Restaurant, Bar and Beach in Hyères
Le Pradeau Plage
Le Robinson
Casual beach club with seafront terrace, offering brasserie-style cuisine, lobster pasta and cocktails.
The place
Traditional restaurants
Hôtel Lilou
Saga - Pizzeria Grill
Located on the port of Carqueiranne, the restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine made exclusively with fresh produce.
Hotel La Reine Jane
The goldfish
Gastronomic Restaurant
Les Pins Penchés
Activities, Discover, Visit, You'll love it!
The markets
Giens : Tuesday mornings, from 1 April to the end of the All Saints' holiday (location: Funel car park), after the All Saints' holiday until 31 March (location: Place du Belvédère).
Carqueiranne Thursday morning, Place de la République from 8am to 1pm
Les Salins : Monday mornings, place des pêcheurs, boulevard Eole (last Monday in June, until the end of August)
L'Ayguade : Wednesday mornings, all year round, from 1 April to the end of the All Saints' holiday period, place Daviddi, place Saint-Louis, boulevard des Girelles and boulevard du front de mer
La Capte : Friday mornings, avenue de la Pinède from 1 April to 30 September
Summer overnight stays in the port
Every evening from 1 July to 31 August from 6.30pm to midnight, quai principal du port and port la gavine
Around forty different exhibitors, magicians, caricaturists, jewellers...
The Mine Museum
- School holidays (all zones): every day from 2pm to 5pm
- July, August and September: 2pm to 6pm
- Outside school holidays: Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 2pm to 5pm
- Departure times for tours (guided only): 2.30pm & 4pm
- Closed every Monday.
Walks
Porquerolles Island
Port-Cros Islands
Giens peninsula
The Gorges du Verdon
Walk to the village of Carqueiranne
Le Castellet village
Village Bormes-les-mimosas
The old Hyeres
Almanarre beach
The village of Giens
The coastal path
Beach of the Almanarre, the Badine or the Bergerie, but also many small creeks.... Offering sea-beds....
Swimming, sunbathing, family picnic, beach games, water sports or yoga classes on the beach...
Coastal path : A must-see place The coastal path, in Giens, is a must, with its breathtaking panoramas.
A rare, paradisiacal place that is protected by the OGS, where under your eyes succeed one another islets, creeks, beaches and small harbors, overlooking the island of Porquerolles.
The walking tracks, marked out or not, allow you to observe a very preserved fauna and flora.
Discovering the village of Giens 900 meters away from the center to go and buy your fresh bread and artisanal croissants...The village of Giens has kept its Provençal style and offers an extraordinary view on the peninsula, the beaches, the city of Hyères, in the north, and on the islands and the infinitely blue sea, in the south. The market is on Tuesday morning in the center of the village, but on Wednesday at the Ayguade and Friday at the Capte, neighbors villages.
Discovering the old town of Hyères .... The old town, perched on the hill and dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle of the Lords of Fos, is worth a visit. A signposted circuit connects all the remarkable places and buildings of the historical center.
Discovering the Golden Islands ...
Porquerolles, Port Cros and Le levant.
From the Fondue Tower of the peninsula of Giens, shuttles come and go on a regular schedule ...
Or you can rent a boat thanks to the Petite Flottie 06 15 31 60 70 in the Madrague or Niel harbors on the peninsula of Giens
Discover the Island of Porquerolles by bike !...
Water sports
- Canoe Kayak, catamaran beach, ski or wakeboard, jet ski ... but also a diving destination ...
- Diving on the Peninsula of Giens... regularly appear in the list of the best spots!
- The almanarre is recognized as a spot for kitesurfers.
- MF Kit- Kitesurf school next to the house, offers kitesurfing lessons all levels, foil lessons, wingsurfing, you can contact them at 06 76 31 89 45
