Hyeres

Town · French Riviera, 🇫🇷 France

Population 55,858

Area 133 km²

Time zone Europe/Paris

Official website www.ville-hyeres.fr

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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.

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Historic Sites in Hyères

Hyères preserves a layered architectural history spanning from the Middle Ages to the modernist era. The upper town is dominated by the ruins of the 11th-century castle on Castéou hill and fortified gates like Porte de Baruc and Porte Massillon. Religious landmarks include the 12th-century Templar Tower and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Paul. The city's evolution continues through the 19th-century Villa Tholozan and the avant-garde Villa Noailles, reflecting its long-standing status as a center for art and heritage.

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Parks and Gardens

Hyères, known as the 'City of Palms,' features a collection of diverse green spaces ranging from 19th-century botanical gardens to contemporary landscapes. These parks, including the Remarkable Gardens of Saint-Bernard and Sainte-Claire, showcase Mediterranean and subtropical flora. The sites offer terraced hillsides overlooking the Golden Isles, historic estates like the Castel Sainte-Claire, and municipal grounds housing exotic bird species and rare plant collections from South America and Australia.

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