Les Iles Paul Ricard

Name

Les Iles Paul Ricard

Legal name

Île des Embiez

Website

https://lesilespaulricard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Island Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Private Island Resorts (THAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Luxury Beachfront & Waterfront Villas (THAMAEAE), Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Tours (Guided/Paddling Excursions) (THAJAJAF)

Keywords

• Island resort hospitality
• Leisure tourism
• Corporate seminars events
• Marina services
• Wellness spa retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Fours

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation bookings: The island generates revenue through overnight stays in various accommodations across the 95-hectare island. Guests book through the website's 'Choisir son séjour' section.
2. Restaurant and dining: Multiple restaurants on the island including Le Sàrti and Le Garlaban, with terrace dining and special events. Revenue from food and beverage sales with online reservation capability.
3. Activities and leisure: Revenue from recreational activities including kayaking, diving, tennis, padel, and other leisure offerings available on the island.
4. Marina and boat services: Port Saint-Pierre marina services for boat owners including moorings and dockage ('Escale Location').
5. Seminars and corporate events: MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) segment targeting corporate groups for team-building, seminars, and business events.
6. Private events: Weddings, baptisms, birthdays and other private celebrations hosted on the island.
7. Spa and wellness: Heliospa provides wellness treatments and spa access as an additional revenue stream.
8. Gift cards: Online gift card sales through Secret Box platform ('Un bon cadeau').

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Les Iles Paul Ricard operates the Île des Embiez, a 95-hectare car-free Mediterranean island accessed by boat shuttle from Six-Fours-les-Plages, France. The island sells overnight accommodations, on-island dining at restaurants Le Sàrti and Le Garlaban, recreational activities (kayaking, diving, tennis, padel), marina moorings at Port Saint-Pierre, wellness services at Heliospa, and dedicated facilities for seminars, corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. Bookings are taken directly through the island's own website and SecretBox gift platform.

Product overview

Les Iles Paul Ricard's Île des Embiez is a 95-hectare car-free Mediterranean island offering a unified hospitality and tourism experience. The core offering centers on island access via boat shuttle from Six-Fours-les-Plages, supported by on-island accommodations (Hébergements), dining (Restaurants including Le Sàrti and Le Garlaban), and spa services (Heliospa). The island also features a marina (Port Saint-Pierre) for private boat arrivals, event venues for corporate seminars and private celebrations, and diverse recreational activities including kayaking, diving, tennis, and paddle (Raquettes Club). The portfolio is complemented by gift card services via SecretBox and a dynamic events calendar featuring live music, DJ sets, and seasonal programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Île des Embiez Island Access (Boat Shuttle) Boat shuttle transport service providing the only physical access to the car-free Île des Embiez, with regular departures from Port Saint-Pierre in Six-Fours-les-Plages and online ticket purchase via the island's billetterie.
• Hébergements (Accommodations) Overnight lodging options across the 95-hectare island, including hotels and rental units such as Les Rosiers, offering stays with last-minute (up to 25%) and long-stay (7+ nights, up to 20%) discount offers.
• Restaurants (Le Sàrti, Le Garlaban) On-island dining establishments featuring terrace dining at Le Sàrti and live music events at Le Garlaban; reservations via iledesembiez.com bundle free round-trip maritime access.
• Heliospa (Spa & Wellness) Spa and wellness service on the island offering wellness treatments and spa access for individual visitors, hotel guests, and day-trippers seeking relaxation.
• Port Saint-Pierre (Marina Services) Marina and mooring services for private boats and sailing vessels at the island's Port Saint-Pierre, offering berth reservations and access to island amenities.
• Séminaires et Événements (MICE & Private Events) Event hosting service for corporate seminars, team-building, conferences, weddings, baptisms, and birthdays, leveraging on-island lodging, restaurants, and activity facilities as a unified venue.
• Activités et Loisirs (Leisure Activities) Recreational activity offering on the island including kayaking, scuba diving, tennis, padel (Raquettes Club), beach activities, and an events calendar of sunset aperitifs, concerts, and DJ sets.
• Bons Cadeaux (Gift Cards) Gift card and voucher service operated via the SecretBox platform, allowing customers to purchase island experiences as gifts.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer: Operator of luxury Monaco resorts, casinos, hotels, and spa venues on the French Riviera. Comparable premium Côte d'Azur hospitality positioning with diversified F&B, events, and marina-adjacent experiences.
• Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc (Oetker Collection): Legendary luxury cliffside hotel in Antibes on the French Riviera. Comparable Côte d'Azur heritage luxury hospitality targeting high-end leisure, MICE, and events guests.
• Club Med: Global all-inclusive resort operator with Mediterranean and island resorts. Comparable island-resort operating model with bundled accommodation, dining, activities, and events, though at a more mass-market price point.
• Cheval Blanc (LVMH): Ultra-luxury LVMH hotel brand with a French Riviera presence (Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez). Comparable luxury experiential hospitality with strong brand prestige and premium pricing on the same coastline.

Direct peers

• Port-Cros & Porquerolles Islands (Parc national de Port-Cros): Two of the most visited French Mediterranean islands off the Var coast, immediately adjacent to Île des Embiez. Comparable island tourism proposition, same regional market, and overlapping visitor personas (nature, leisure, boating).
• La Réserve Ramatuelle (Michel Reybier Hospitality): Luxury Côte d'Azur resort near Saint-Tropez offering accommodation, spa, F&B, and private events. Closely comparable in segment, geography, guest profile, and on-property revenue diversification.
• Île de Bendor: A French Mediterranean private island destination off Bandol, also founded by Paul Ricard in the 1950s. Conceptually the closest historical sister property to Île des Embiez, sharing Ricard heritage, island-resort model, and South of France positioning.

Regional players

• Banyuls-sur-Mer Tourism (Côte Vermeille): Mediterranean coastal tourism destination in the Pyrénées-Orientales with marina, beaches, and diving heritage. Comparable South of France coastal positioning with marina services and water-based activities, though on the mainland.

Emerging players

• Borgo Pignano: Boutique Tuscan estate with accommodation, F&B, spa, and event programming in a preserved natural setting. Comparable experiential, nature-anchored luxury hospitality model with diversified on-property revenue.

Others

• Relais & Châteaux: Global consortium of luxury and boutique hotels, many in the South of France, with strong F&B and event heritage. Comparable positioning as a curated luxury hospitality brand with premium pricing and on-property experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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