The Giens peninsula is a world of its own: not really continental anymore and yet, not quite an island either. From a bird-eye view, its shape may evoke the image of a figure stretching both its arms toward the old town. In the winter, the Salt Road that runs along the Almanarre beach is closed to traffic, turning into an ideal hiking and cycling promenade. In the summer, all sorts of curious birds may be spotted there: from flamingos to kite surfers…