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Guided tour: Les Embiez, the aniseed treasure island

  • Cultural
  • Guided tour
  • Tourism
  • Storytelling walk
  • Flowers plants
  • Historic
  • Geology
Embarcadère du Brusc, quai Saint Pierre, 83140 Six-Fours-les-Plages

Description

Embark on an island tour!
This guided tour introduces you to the island of Les Embiez through its history and landscapes. Along the way, you'll explore the milestones that have shaped the island, from the exploitation of the salt marshes to its contemporary development. An immersion into the island's heritage, nature and identity. Highlights - Complete history of the island of Les Embiez - Salt-making, military and contemporary heritage - Remarkable landscapes and botanical diversity - Discover the legacy of Paul Ricard Cancellation policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. Detailed program On this guided tour, you'll discover the history of Les Embiez through the ages. You'll learn about the exploitation of the salt marshes by the monks of Saint-Victor, and the defensive role of the Château de Sainte-Cécile and the Saint-Pierre battery. The tour also looks at the island's more recent history, shaped and designed by Paul Ricard, who gave it its current appearance. Along the way, take in the exceptional scenery of this island site and observe the botanical wealth that makes this small territory so unique. Practical information - RDV at 9:25 am - Meeting point : Port du Brusc - Six-Fours-les-Plages - Fare does not include: round-trip crossing - Not accessible to PRM - Stroller access possible - Pets allowed - Please bring: walking shoes; in summer, sun protection and water Office tips - Extend your discovery by taking a leisurely stroll along the island's footpaths. - Take time to observe the landscape and vegetation - Have lunch in a restaurant on the port

Services

Animals accepted

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Rates

From 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2026

From 1 March 2026 to 31 October 2026
Adult
€11.00

Child
€4.00

Advance registration required at our reception desks, or by calling 04 94 07 02 21.
Price does not include round trip to Ile des Embiez.

Payment methods

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 5 Person (s) mini
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Opening times

On 17 March 2026
  • 09:40 at 12:00
Meeting point 1/4 hour before. Boat departs at 09:40. Tour lasts 2 hours.
On 5 May 2026
  • 09:40 at 12:00
Meeting point 1/4 hour before. Boat departs at 09:40. Tour lasts 2 hours.
On 2 June 2026
  • 09:40 at 12:00
Meeting point 1/4 hour before. Boat departs at 09:40. Tour lasts 2 hours.
On 23 June 2026
  • 09:40 at 12:00
Meeting point 1/4 hour before. Boat departs at 09:40. Tour lasts 2 hours.
On 18 August 2026
  • 09:40 at 12:00
Meeting point 1/4 hour before. Boat departs at 09:40. Tour lasts 2 hours.
On 8 September 2026
  • 09:40 at 12:00
Meeting point 1/4 hour before. Boat departs at 09:40. Tour lasts 2 hours.
On 8 October 2026
  • 09:40 at 12:00
Meeting point 1/4 hour before. Boat departs at 09:40. Tour lasts 2 hours.

Subject to favorable weather

Medias

l'île des embiez
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Location

Guided tour: Les Embiez, the aniseed treasure island
Embarcadère du Brusc, quai Saint Pierre, 83140 Six-Fours-les-Plages

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • On an island
  • Isolated
  • Waterside
Updated on 27 May 2026 at 09:33
by Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
(Offer identifier : 4923417)
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