Location: Hyeres
Top Things to do in Hyeres
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Hyeres, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
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
Overall Ratings
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. Parc St Bernard
4. La Route du Sel
5. Sentier du Littoral de la Presqu'ile de Giens
6. Parc Sainte-Claire
7. Parc Olbius-Riquier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
Reviewed By boathousefrance
This is a free tropical garden to walk around. Plenty of bench seats to take in the view. Park in the swimming pool car park opposite entrance, if no road parking available outside. Children's playground. Pony rides, miniature train ride, kiosks when in season.
