Visit Hyères

In 1866, this building became a prestigious 80-room hotel, set in lush greenery and designed in an elegant neoclassical style. But its story begins much earlier. Read more

On your right is Place de la Rade, where you’ll spot the Massillon Gate, also known as the Gate of the Rade. Step a little closer and take a good look. Built in the 14th century, it was one of the main entrances to the city during the medieval period, when Hyères was surrounded by fortified walls to protect it from enemy attacks. Read more

You’re now walking through a unique street that runs beneath a series of arches, giving it its name: Rue des Porches, or “Street of the Arches.” Read more

Place Massillon is one of the liveliest spots in Hyères during the summer months. While it stays fairly quiet in winter, it comes alive in summer, when terraces spill out onto the square, glasses clink, and the air is filled with laughter and conversation in the heart of the old town. Read more

Standing proudly behind you is one of Hyères’ most iconic landmarks: the Saint-Paul Collegiate Church. With its elegant Provençal Romanesque style, the church was built in the 12th century, and expanded with a Gothic nave in the 14th century. Read more

This is one of the original gateways into the medieval city. Built next to the Saint-Paul Collegiate Church, from which it takes its name, it’s also known as La Peñiscola, a nod to a coastal town in Spain that shares a similar look with Hyères, thanks to its seaside setting and fortifications. Read more

It’s not every day you see an arch in the middle of a city! This is the Princes’ Gate, another entrance into town! Unlike the others, this one is thought to be more recent. It was built around the 20th century, in a Gothic style, at the request of a private individual. Read more

Here in Sainte-Claire Park, perched above the city, you’ve got a beautiful view of the old town and the Saint-Paul Collegiate Church. Read more

On your left, you’ll see a path that leads into the heart of Sainte-Claire Park. This botanical garden covers an impressive 6,500 square metres and was designed in the 1930s by Edith Wharton, the celebrated American novelist. Read more

Castel Sainte-Claire sits right here in Sainte-Claire Park, overlooking the city of Hyères. In 1634, this spot was home to a convent, but it was shut down during the French Revolution and eventually demolished. Read more

Saint-Pierre Street is a quiet lane that winds through the upper part of Hyères, connecting two of the city’s most beautiful green spaces: Sainte-Claire Park, a peaceful retreat just steps from the historic centre, and Saint-Bernard Park, located just below the famous Villa Noailles. Read more

You’re now walking through ruins that hold over a thousand years of history. Built in the 11th century by the Lords of Fos, the Castle of Hyères stands atop a rocky peak known as la colline du Casteou, a perfect strategic spot for watching over the surrounding lands and coastline. Read more

Hyères is full of breathtaking views over the city and the sea, and the Saint-Bernard Park is one of the best places to enjoy them. Read more

Tucked away on the street that shares its name, Barruc Gate was once part of the city’s first medieval walls. Read more

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. Read more