Hyères in Winter

The Villa Noailles

The Villa Noailles was built in Hyères from 1923 to 1925. Robert Mallet-Stevens was its initial architect, assisted by local architect Léon David for the extensions and annexes built up to 1933. The villa is one of the first French buildings in the modern style. It was commissioned by the Viscount de Noailles and his wife.

The villa has been constantly enlarged to reach 2,000 m2 from the original 500 m2. It now boasts 60 rooms, a private swimming pool, squash court and gymnasium.

The villa is located on the hill of the old château. It features a large Mediterranean garden planted by the viscount himself, which was later complemented by a cubist garden in 1925, called the triangular garden.

It was sold to the municipality in 1973 and listed as a historic monument in 1975. In 1987, after a long period of neglect, a restoration process was begun and in 1996 it became a center for art and architecture. If you rent a campsite in the Var, you can visit this architectural beauty.

The art trail

Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to discover Hyères’ many craftsmen and artists. The town of Hyères offers an architectural, plant and urban heritage steeped in history and culture. Along the way, you can visit the church of Saint-Louis, the Villa Noailles and the Tour des Templiers, but that’s not all! You’ll also discover the Saint-Paul collegiate church and the Mediterranean gardens of the Parc Saint-Bernard. The circuit is signposted. The 2-kilometer walk will take around 90 minutes of your time.

Stroll through the narrow streets of Hyères and discover the traditional skills and artistic talents of the town. Nearly 40 local businesses line the urban trail. Rent a campsite in the Var and discover the local economy.

The Templar Tower

Also known as the chapel, the tower is a commandery built by the Order of Time in the ^12th century. In the 14th century, the chapel included other features such as a main building, a barn and a cellar, as well as a mill and an oven.

The tower is the only remaining vestige of this monument. It was ceded to the town in 1673. From 1765 onwards, the town undertook a number of improvements. It was listed as a historic monument on March 30, 1987, and is now an exhibition space. Rent a campsite in the Var to learn more about the medieval history of Hyères.

The castle

The Château d’Hyères, a medieval castle in ruins, sits atop the Castéou hill, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the town of Hyères. The remains of the castle have been listed as a historic monument since 1862. Since 1926, the ramparts and the old castle have also been listed.

Built in the 11th century by the Lords of Fos, the château was partly destroyed by order of Henri IV in 1596 and dismantled in 1620 by Louis XIII. The remains are a fine example of 13th-century military architecture. Visit these remains for a magnificent view of the Bay of Hyères, the Golden Islands and the Maures massif. If you rent a campsite in the Var, you’ll be able to visit the castle ruins and admire the breathtaking view over Hyères and the surrounding area.

Fairy Peak Observatory

Located in Hyères, the Pic des fées Observatory is operated and maintained by an association of amateur astronomers. Its name comes from the land on which it is built: the Pic des fées, on Mont Oiseaux. It came into being thanks to the Société Astronomique Hyéroise Amateur and the ardent desire of its members to introduce the public to the world of astronomy. Today, the observatory boasts an extensive infrastructure and a full range of astronomical equipment. Enough to delight astronomy fans. Don’t wait any longer to rent your campsite in the Var and visit the Pic des Fées observatory.

So it’s not only in summer that you can enjoy the beauty of the Hyeres coastline and its Presqu’île de Giens.