Discover Old Hyères

Hyères la Médiévale, a "City of Art and History" rich in cultural and historical activities.

Hyères-les-palmiers

Hyères-les-palmiers has 2400 years of history that have forged its identity and its heritage is rich with treasures to discover.

During your stay, stroll through the narrow streets inherited from the Middle Ages where Provençal life is very much alive with the stalls of numerous regional products such as olives and dried fruits, spices, fruits and vegetables, cheeses, artisanal biscuits and many others which will tickle your nostrils.

The Art Trail

And then, at the bend in the road, you will find the "parcours des Arts" where numerous creators, painters and stylists will be delighted to welcome you to their stalls.

Throughout your walk you will discover the Saint-Louis church, the Templar Tower, the rue des Porches, the vaulted passage under the old ramparts, the Saint-Paul collegiate church, and the narrow streets paved with history which will lead you to the ruins of the medieval castle of the Lord of Fos overlooking the town.

From there, you will have a breathtaking view of Hyères, the Giens peninsula and the islands.

The Villa Noailles

Then you can visit the avant-garde Villa Noailles The Villa Noailles, built in 1923, which stands out for the modernity of its architecture, a real play of cubes and lights.

It keeps this spirit of creativity and innovation alive through the International Fashion and Photography Festival in April, the Design Parade in July, and numerous exhibitions on architecture and photography throughout the year.