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The Giens Peninsula (French: Presqu'île de Giens, French pronunciation: [pʁɛskil də ʒjɛ̃]) is a peninsula on the French Mediterranean coast near Hyères in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.

It is a prime tourist destination, with campgrounds and water sports.

Geography

The peninsula is effectively a narrow, hilly island uniquely connected to the main land by two strips of land. Between these strips, the east and west tombolo, lay old salt evaporation ponds. These are not used anymore for salt production, and instead provide a unique marshland known for its population of flamingo.

A small village called La Capte is situated on the east tombolo, mainly consisting of hotels, restaurants, and holiday homes.

The north side of the island, as well as the west tombolo, is characterized by wide, shallow sandy beaches, while the south side has steep cliffs with many bays and small ports. A hiking trail is maintained along the south side of the island to allow access to the various bays.

Just southeast of the peninsula lays Île de Porquerolles, and east of that Île de Port-Cros and Île du Levant.

Economy

Extensive vineyards on the peninsula produce AOC Côtes de Provence wines.

The peninsula has many tourist facilities, such as hotels and campsites, restaurants and bars. It also has opportunities for water activities, such as diving, sailing, and windsurfing.

Due to its ease of access via the tombolo, the peninsula can be quite crowded during the high season.

Personalities

Saint-John Perse (pseudonym of Alexis Leger), Nobel Prize–winning poet and diplomat died there in 1975.

(Wikipedia)

Die Halbinsel Giens (französisch Presqu’île de Giens) mit dem gleichnamigen Ort Giens liegt am westlichen Ende der Côte d’Azur zwischen Toulon und Saint-Tropez, gegenüber der Stadt Hyères. Sie ist mit dem Festland durch zwei Tomboli verbunden. Giens ist Teil der Stadt Hyères.

Auf Giens befindet sich eines der beliebtesten Windsurf- und Kitereviere Frankreichs. In der Lagune zwischen den beiden Landengen, einer ehemaligen Salinenanlage, leben Flamingos. Die Unterwasserwelt von Giens hat unter Tauchern eine gewisse Berühmtheit erlangt, da dort neben vielen heimischen Fischarten auch einige Wracks zu sehen sind. So zum Beispiel der norwegische Frachter Le Donator, die Le Grec, die Le Vapeur oder das ehemalige Dampfschiff Le Michel C.

Von Giens aus ist die Insel Porquerolles der Îles d’Hyères mit dem Schiff zu erreichen.

(Wikipedia)

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Taken on: April 17, 2025

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