Îles d'Hyères

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Map of the Îles d'Hyères

The Îles d'Hyères (Script error: No such module "IPA".), also known as Îles d'Or (Script error: No such module "IPA".), are a group of four Mediterranean islands off Hyères in the Var department of Southeastern France. Their old name is the Stoechades Islands from Template:Langx Stoikhádes from Script error: No such module "Lang". stoikhás meaning “in a row one behind another”.[1]

A unique species of lavender named Lavandula stoechas was discovered here by Pedanius Dioscorides.[2]

Islands

With a combined area of Script error: No such module "convert"., the Îles d'Hyères consist of

  • PorquerollesScript error: No such module "convert"., an extension of the Giens peninsula
  • Port-CrosScript error: No such module "convert"., the most mountainous, part of Port-Cros National Park, noted for rare flora and as a bird refuge
  • Île du Bagaud – Script error: No such module "convert"., part of the same national park, and without permitted access
  • Île du LevantScript error: No such module "convert"., mostly for military use, partly a long-established naturist community centered on the privately owned village of Héliopolis

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