Saint-Louis Church

This small church blends Gothic and Romanesque styles. The central nave reflects the Gothic influence, while the two side aisles show off Romanesque features. It was built in the 13th century and became a Franciscan church, shortly after the order arrived in Provence.

The church is dedicated to Saint Louis, the King of France who stayed in Hyères in 1254, and holds several remarkable pieces, including a beautiful stone altarpiece, a marble Virgin sculpted in a Florentine workshop in 1846, a 17th-century crucifix, and an organ from 1878.

You’ll find it on Place de la République, which links up with Place Georges Clémenceau at one end. This square has gone through a few name changes over time. It was once called Place Royale, then Place Napoléon, before becoming Place de la République.

Framed by 19th-century buildings, including the courthouse, it’s one of the town’s main squares and captures all the charm and atmosphere of the South of France, with its colourful facades and traditional local restaurants.