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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.
Hyeres: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Hotels Hyeres
Holiday rentals / travel
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PV Holidays, Hyeres
[Hyeres] Residence Pierre & Vacances Hameau de la Pinède: Choice of apartments and houses ; Easy access to the beach ; Very close to the Iles d'Or
[Hyeres] Hôtel Pierre & Vacances La Pinède: Residence in the heart of a 3-hectare park ; Sandy beach at the end of the park: direct access on foot; Residence "Recommended by kids"
[Hyeres] Residence Maeva Hyères Parc: 100 m away from the port; Beaches and shops nearby ; Paradise resort for the yatchsmen and divers
[Hyeres] Residence Maeva Hyères Port: Beach 100 m ; Discover the three Golden Isles (Porquerolles, Port Cros and Levant) ; Sailing nearby
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Places to visit - Hyeres
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Hyeres.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Hyeres are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Bormes-les-Mimosas Pretty village at 24 km
- Iles d'Hyeres Beautiful islands at 17 km
- Toulon French Riviera resort at 22 km
Tourist Classifications for Hyeres
- Town is "Ville Fleurie category 4" (ie good attention to gardens and flowers)
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