Port-Cros National Park
"Make Porquerolles known as something other than a seaside destination!"

Two wheels were already the universe of Marie Théry, an enthusiastic Toulon woman whose benevolence radiates: "I worked for 24 years as a manager of a motorcycle accessories store, and motorcycles were my passion!" But it was enough to meet Matthieu, the son of Jacques and Anny Théry, founders of Cycle Porquerollais (bike rental), fifteen years ago for Marie to "turn off the engine."

My husband made me discover his native island and the practice of cycling on Porquerolles... I found there the feeling of freedom of the motorcycle without the constraints related to the road.

The couple and their children living in La Ciotat come every vacation to join their grandparents on the island... " It's a little paradise It is a small paradise. We are serene for the children, I like the village spirit, we disconnect ... life has a special flavor here. "

Matthieu, a professional firefighter, does not want to take over the family business. "So when my parents-in-law, whom I consider to be my parents, offered me the opportunity, I hesitated. Was I ready to give up my job, my life in La Ciotat?

The idea made its way and the family moved to Hyères in 2019. Marie now takes the boat to Porquerolles every morning... Director of the company since May 2020, she relies on the experience of Jacques and Anny Théry who founded the company in 1974

"It is precious, I work in a family environment, a relationship of trust, and they are reassured to know that I am taking over in the same spirit ... "

The exchange of glances with his father-in-law who stopped by to say hello, speaks for itself... And we understand why.

I love people," confides Marie, "even if I am naturally reserved, I like to talk. When I receive clients, I am happy to know that I am going to contribute to their day... It is so important in a society where everything goes fast and people don't talk anymore. I find that Porquerolles allows us to get back to basics... especially out of season.

Hence the idea launched by Marie to develop new discovery outings by bike "to make the island known as something other than a seaside destination, there is so much to discover, such a rich heritage!

That's why, she concludes, the National Park Spirit brand is important because it legitimizes our approach, but it also marks a commitment and the awareness that we will have to evolve!

Image
Le Cycle Porquerollais © DR Parc national de Port-Cros
Légende
Le Cycle Porquerollais
Crédits
© DR Parc national de Port-Cros
Image
Marie Théry © Le Cycle Porquerollais
Légende
Marie Théry
Crédits
© Le Cycle Porquerollais
Image
Le Cycle Porquerollais © DR Parc national de Port-Cros
Légende
Le Cycle Porquerollais
Crédits
© DR Parc national de Port-Cros
Image
Porquerolles entre nature et culture © Naturelles balades
Légende
Porquerolles entre nature et culture
Crédits
© Naturelles balades

Pour me retrouver