Hyères Walking Tour 1h40 and 18 audio reviews

Here you are in the city’s main square, Place Georges Clémenceau, named after a French politician who served as Senator for the Var between 1902 and 1920.

In 1866, this building became a remarkable 80-room Inn, which reveals a beautiful neo-classical style and is located in the heart of lush vegetation. But originally, this building has a much older history than that.

If you were wondering why the full name of the city is Hyères-les-Palmiers, here is the explanation! This beautiful downtown avenue is lined on each side with magnificent buildings, but also remarkable palm trees that give it a special charm.

A charming little square at the crossroads of several streets in downtown Hyere, Place du Portalet reveals a typical Provencal atmosphere with its pastel-coloured houses and terraces on either side.

The gate Massillon, also called gate of the Rade, marks the entrance to the old center of Hyere. Built in the 12th century, it was one of the main gates of the city in medieval times, when it was surrounded by fortifications that protected it from enemy attacks.

It is a rather original street that you cross there, which passes under different arcades that will earn it its current name, the Rue des Porches.

Place Massillon is certainly one of the busiest in the city during the summer period. Rather quiet in winter, this square takes on a completely different face in summer: the terraces unfold, the glasses tinkle and conversations go well in the heart of the historic center of Hyères.

Here is one of the gates that marked the entrance to the medieval city. Built right next to the Collegiate Church of St. Paul, this door, called Peñiscola or St. Paul’s Gate, unveils a turret, a porch topped by two floors and a pretty blue ceiling that is sure to surprise.

Here is one of the landmarks of the city of Hyères: the Collegiate Church of Saint Paul. Displaying a beautiful Provencal Romanesque style, this collegiate church was built in the 12th century, to which is added a Gothic-style nave which dates from the 14th century.

Surprisingly enough, this arch in the heart of the city, right? It’s none other than the Princes’ Gate, another door that led inside! But it is much more recent than the others: it was built in the 20th century, in a Gothic style, at the request of an individual.

A beautiful view of the old town and the collegiate church of St. Paul is presented here, in St. Clair Park which overlooks the whole city.

Already in 1634 there was a convent, in the heart of the St. Clair park overlooking the city of Hyères. But a century and a half later, closed by the Revolution, the convent was demolished.

No less than 6,500 m2 of plants can be admired in this botanical garden designed at the request of the famous novelist Edith Wharton in the 1930s.

This small street that runs along the heights of Hyères connects two of the city’s most important parks, St. Clair Park, a small haven of peace a stone’s throw from the historic center, and St. Bernard Park, which is located at the foot of Villa Noailles.

You walk here on ruins that have more than 10 centuries of history! Built in the 11th century by the lords of Fos, the castle of Hyères is located on a rocky piton ideal for monitoring the surroundings, called the Hill of Casteou.

In Hyères, there are many views of the city and the sea, and the Parc Saint-Bernard is one of the must-see places to enjoy!

The Barruc Gate, located on the street of the same name, was once an integral part of the city walls.

This small church reveals both the Gothic style, in its central nave, and the Romanesque style for its two side naves. It was built in the 13th century and became the church of the Franciscans, newly settled in Provence.