# Embiez

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The **Île des Embiez** (il de [embiez]) is a French island in the [Mediterranean Sea](/source/Mediterranean_Sea). It is the largest island in the [Embiez archipelago](/source/Embiez_archipelago). It is located off the coast of the port of Le Brusc in the commune of [Six-Fours-les-Plages](/source/Six-Fours-les-Plages), in the [Var](/source/Var_(department)) [department](/source/Departments_of_France) in the [Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur](/source/Provence-Alpes-C%C3%B4te_d'Azur) region in South Eastern France. The island has a permanent population of 10.[1]

A frequent daily ferry service runs to the island from Le Brusc. Summer boat trips leave from [Sanary](/source/Sanary). The island is 0.9 square kilometers (0.35 sq mi) in size, and its shoreline is 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) long. The island's highest peak is 57 meters (187 feet) high.[2][3] The port has moorings for 750 boats, and is the home of *Le Garlaban*, a three mast sailing boat that belonged to [Paul Ricard](/source/Paul_Ricard) and is now a seafood restaurant (only open in July and August).[1]

The island has a strict environmental policy and its port was the first in the Var to be awarded [ISO 14001](/source/ISO_14000) certification.[4] The island also has [Blue Flag beaches](/source/Blue_Flag_beach) and the surface is protected under [Natura 2000](/source/Natura_2000).[4] Birds visible on the island include the [avocet](/source/Avocet), the [plover](/source/Plover), the [grey heron](/source/Grey_heron), the [cormorant](/source/Cormorant) and the [kingfisher](/source/Kingfisher).[4]

The Île des Embiez has a main hotel with 60 rooms and one suite and 150 appartements, one hotel in the pinewood with 20 rooms and a house for private or professional events. The island also has five restaurants, and is the location of the [Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute](/source/Paul_Ricard_Oceanographic_Institute) (Institut océanographique Paul Ricard).[1] Natural attractions include seven beaches, a pine forest and nature trail, and a vineyard.[1] Sporting facilities include tennis pitches and [pétanque](/source/P%C3%A9tanque).[5]

The 10 hectare (25 acre) vineyard is part of the [Côtes de Provence AOC](/source/Provence_wine#Côtes_de_Provence_AOC) region.[6] Its Côtes de Provence wine is made from Grenache and Cinsaut grapes. Its 'Pays des Embiez' wines are available in rosé, (made from Cinsaut and Grenache grape varieties); white wine, (made from Ugni and Sauvignon), and red wine, with (Merlot and Cabernet grapes).[6]

In 1958, the island was bought by industrialist [Paul Ricard](/source/Paul_Ricard) (1909–1997) the founder of [Ricard](/source/Pernod_Ricard), the [pastis](/source/Pastis) (liquor) manufacturer.[7] Ricard is buried on the Île des Embiez. His grave is on the island's highest point, facing the sea.[5] The island commemorates Ricard's birthday on the 9 July every year.[8]

## See also

- The island of [Bendor](/source/Bendor_Island), bought by Ricard in 1950.

## References

1. ["Embeiz - Handy Guide"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130523165317/http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/index.php#fiche-pratique.php). Embeiz Island. Archived from [the original](http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/index.php#fiche-pratique.php) on 23 May 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

1. ["Embeiz - Welcome"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130523165317/http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/index.php). Embeiz Island. Archived from [the original](http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/index.php) on 23 May 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

1. Charles Arnold (1 August 2008). *Mediterranean Islands*. Survival Books. p. 92. ISBN 978-0-9556489-1-5.

1. ["Embeiz - Commitment to the Environment"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130208212332/http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/fiche-pratique.php#notre-engagement-environnemental.php). Embeiz Island. Archived from [the original](http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/fiche-pratique.php#notre-engagement-environnemental.php) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

1. ["Embeiz - Explore the island"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130208212332/http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/fiche-pratique.php#decouverte-de-l-ile.php). Embeiz Island. Archived from [the original](http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/fiche-pratique.php#decouverte-de-l-ile.php) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

1. ["Embeiz - Vineyards"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130208212332/http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/fiche-pratique.php#le-domaine-viticole.php). Embeiz Island. Archived from [the original](http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/fiche-pratique.php#le-domaine-viticole.php) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

1. ["Bendor - Paul Ricard"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130115133626/http://www.bendor.com/uk/index.php#hommage-a-paul-ricard.php). Bendor Island. Archived from [the original](http://www.bendor.com/uk/index.php#hommage-a-paul-ricard.php) on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

1. ["Embeiz - Diary"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130208212332/http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/fiche-pratique.php#agenda.php). Embeiz Island. Archived from [the original](http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/fiche-pratique.php#agenda.php) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.les-embiez.com/uk/index.php)

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