Îles d'Hyères

In today's article, we want to talk about Îles d'Hyères and its impact on our lives. Îles d'Hyères is a topic that has generated interest and debate in different sectors of society, from its influence on the economy and politics to its relationship with technology and culture. In recent years, Îles d'Hyères has taken center stage in the media and on the public agenda, generating a series of reflections and analyzes on its short- and long-term repercussions. Therefore, in this article we will explore different aspects related to Îles d'Hyères, from its history and evolution to its possible future implications.
Map of the Îles d'Hyères

The Îles d'Hyères (pronounced [il djɛːʁ]), also known as Îles d'Or ([il dɔʁ]), are a group of four Mediterranean islands off Hyères in the Var department of Southeastern France. Their old name is the Stoechades Islands from Greek: Στοιχάδες Stoikhádes from στοιχάς 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 29 square kilometres (11 sq mi), the Îles d'Hyères consist of

  • Porquerolles – 1,254 hectares (3,100 acres), an extension of the Giens peninsula
  • Port-Cros – 650 hectares (1,600 acres), the most mountainous, part of Port-Cros National Park, noted for rare flora and as a bird refuge
  • Île du Bagaud – 45 hectares (110 acres), part of the same national park, and without permitted access
  • Île du Levant – 900 hectares (2,200 acres), mostly for military use, partly a long-established naturist community centered on the privately owned village of Héliopolis

References

  1. ^ Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert (1940). "στοιχάς". A Greek-English Lexicon. Perseus Digital Library.
  2. ^ Lis-Balchin, Maria, ed. (2002). Lavender: The genus Lavandula. London, England, UK: Taylor and Francis. p. 17. ISBN 0-415-28486-4.

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