Location: Hyeres
Top Things to do in Hyeres
Things to do in Hyeres, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Sights & Landmarks
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Hyeres
1. Vieille Ville
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4.5 based on 961 reviews
In the 11th century, the Lords of Fos settled on the top of theCasteou hill (204 m) and built a powerful fortress - one ofthe largest in Provence.Ruled by Charles I of Anjou, brother ofSaint Louis, King of France, a city developed below thefortress which is now a perfect example of a frenchmedieval village. But when in 1481, Provence becamepart of the kingdom of France, the royal city of Hyeresfell into oblivion, until the visits of François I in 1529,then Charles IX and his mother Catherine de Mediciin 1564. However, the city was devastated during thereligious wars. Later on, Louis XIII orderedthe demolition of the castle : the fortress was consideredtoo powerful, as the “League” of Lords was raising againstthe royal order.
2. Giens Peninsula
3. Chateau de la Clapiere
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Superbe Chateau Cru classe since 1955 Castel of XVIII eme century, historical parc, collection of birds swan ,ducks ,nice original boutique with the wines from the chateau and 300 different wines and alcools from France, decoration, table art, original gifts, cristal. An original museum on Queen Victoria memories was done since the meeting between the queen and the great grand mother of the owner You will have also the possibility to stay at the chateau in the nice apartments 4 and 5 stars and organise a meeting, VIP reception,tastings, honey moon Unique reception by the owners of the Chateau
4. Eglise Saint Louis
5. Chateau d'Hyeres
6. Notre Dame de Consolation
7. Tour des Templiers
8. Hippodrome de la Plage
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
9. Site Archeologique d'Olbia
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Standing on a small knoll beside the sea, Olbia is the only site of its kind still preserved on the Mediterranean coast. Founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the fortified town of Olbia, also known as “The Blessed”, was a maritime trading post. Many Greek and Roman remains have been revealed : baths, places of worship and homes. Remains of the mediaeval abbey of Saint-Pierre de l’Almanarre have also been discovered on the site.
10. Parcours des Arts
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