Det bedste i Hyères

Hyères Essentials

Explore the historical layers of Hyères, from the 11th-century medieval castle ruins on Castéou hill to the modernist architecture of Villa Noailles. This list highlights the town's architectural heritage, including the 12th-century Knights Templar commandery and the historic gates of the old town. Discover diverse botanical collections at Parc Olbius Riquier and Parc Sainte-Claire, the former estate of Edith Wharton, alongside significant religious sites like the 13th-century Church of Saint-Louis.

Hyères Essentials — Kort

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Château

11th-century medieval castle ruins situated at the summit of Castéou hill, featuring defensive walls and panoramic views of the Mediterranean.

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Villa Noailles

Villa Noailles is an early modernist house, built by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens for art patrons Charles and Marie-Laure de Noailles,…

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Porte de Baruc

One of four original stone gates belonging to the city's medieval barbacane fortifications.

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Porte de la Rade ou Porte Massillon

Also known as Porte Massillon, this historic gateway serves as a primary entrance to the old town.

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Chapelle Saint-Blaise dite "Tour des Templiers"

A 12th-century commandery built by the Knights Templar, featuring a vaulted lower hall and a defensive upper terrace.

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Église Saint-Paul

Former collegiate church from the 12th century, designed in Romanesque style and known for its collection of ex-voto offerings.

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Parc Olbius Riquier

Parc Olbius Riquier is a municipal park located in the city of Hyères in the Var Department of France.

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Église Saint-Louis

A 13th-century church combining Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, originally serving a Franciscan convent.

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Porte Saint-Paul

A medieval arched gateway located within the old town, once part of the city's defensive rampart system.

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Villa Tunisienne

A 19th-century villa built in the Neo-Moorish style, reflecting the Orientalist architectural trends of the period.

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Parc Saint-Bernard

Terraced botanical gardens located below the Villa Noailles, featuring a variety of Mediterranean flora and views over the bay.

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Parc Sainte-Claire

Subtropical landscape garden housing rare plant species, formerly the residence of American writer Edith Wharton.

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