- Shelter
- SE, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage between the islands of Les Embiez and Le Gaou, off Six-Fours-les-Plages in the Var.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south between Île des Embiez and Le Petit Gaou. Sand bottom. Open to S and SE swell. Shelter from W to N behind the islands. Port of Saint-Pierre-des-Embiez lies 0.2 NM W, Le Brusc 0.6 NM E.
Practical
No services on the mooring itself. Fuel, water and all services at Saint-Pierre-des-Embiez marina, 0.2 NM W. Bakery, grocery and restaurants in Le Brusc village.
Ashore
Île des Embiez was bought by Paul Ricard in 1958. The island has the Institut Océanographique Paul Ricard with an aquarium open to visitors, and a salt-marsh loop trail of about 5 km round the perimeter.
History
Paul Ricard, founder of the pastis brand, acquired Les Embiez in 1958 and opened the oceanographic institute in 1966 to study Mediterranean pollution and marine species.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.07896, 5.78744 (43°4.74'N 5°47.25'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-east, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Les îles Paul Ricard lies at 43°4.74'N 5°47.25'E, that is 43.07896, 5.78744 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Les îles Paul Ricard sheltered from?
Les îles Paul Ricard is sheltered from south-east, south winds.
Can you anchor at Les îles Paul Ricard?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Les îles Paul Ricard.
How do boaters rate Les îles Paul Ricard?
Les îles Paul Ricard is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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