Historic sites in Hyeres

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.