Hyeres
Hyeres is a town on the French Riviera between Toulon and Bormes-les-Mimosas.
Long established as a port and resort, Hyeres is an attractive town in a very good location with beaches and Mediterranean countryside easy to hand. Because of its sheltered south-facing position it stays mild all year around and so is also a popular winter resort.
The town first become popular, and wealthy because of its palm tree industry, around the end of the 19th century, and many of the houses you see in the town date from this era. You will see very many palm trees that also bear witness to this heritage (and important ongoing industry in Hyeres).
Places to visit in Hyeres
A sizable town, Hyeres has an interesting centre, with a more ancient section with the anticipated medieval houses and narrow streets to lose yourself in for a couple of hours; and a newer part with more modern, wider boulevards and lots of shopping opportunities. There are also a couple of churches dating from the 12-13th centuries to discover.
It is also a very 'green' town with an impressive number of trees - many of them palms - and garden areas to explore. The unique climate and careful attention of the town has ensured there are several gardens of interest.
The gardens at Park St Bernard are very nicely laid out and a great way to escape from the city noise for a while. See also the Villa de Noaielles - a 'modernist' 1920's house in the grounds of the ruins of Chateau St-Bernard at the top of the park. The St Bernard park also has lovely views across the town. Be sure to continue on to the adjacent tropical Ste Claire botanical gadens.
Gardeners and children alike will enjoy a visit to the zoo and exotic gardens at Jardins Olbius Riquier.
No visit to Hyeres would be complete without a visit to the Iles d'Hyeres - a lovely group of islands off the coast from the town. There are also many fine beaches close to hand, and easy access to the inland Provence. Toulon is a little way to the north-west of Hyeres.
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Tourist Classifications for Hyeres
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
Places to visit near Hyeres, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Hyeres.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
24 km: Bormes-les-Mimosas (Pretty village) 17 km: Iles d'Hyeres (Beautiful islands) 22 km: Toulon (French Riviera resort) 3 km: Toulon airport (airport)
See also Hyeres (version Francais)
