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Tourism in the Var
Discover Hyères and the Var region
With its 35 kilometers of coastline, Hyères boasts some of the longest and most beautiful beaches on the Côte d’Azur.
L’Almanarre, l’Ayguade, la Badine, la Bergerie, la Capte, Giens, les Salins… so many heavenly spots that make Hyères a must-see Mediterranean destination.
And if you’ve got your sea legs, why not discover the Golden Isles, real jewels off the coast of the Var town.
Island
Giens peninsula
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Port Cros Island
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Levant Island
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Porquerolles Island
Beach
Bergerie Beach
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Badine Beach
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Ayguade Beach
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Almanarre beach
Castle
Hyères Castle
Harbor
The port of Pothuau
Harbor
Capture
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The port of l’Ayguade
Hyères, a town and places to discover by the sea
Are you coming to spend your vacations at our campsite in the Var?
Take advantage of your stay to discover Hyères. An emblematic town on the Var coast, Hyères has many places of interest to visit, both in town and on the water, starting with the harbors.
From the port of Saint Pierre, to La Madrague, via the Tour Fondue on the Giens peninsula, stroll along the quays of typical Côte d’Azur ports.
There are also lively ports: Port de l’Ayguade, with its sandy, pebble beach nearby, hosts a market every Wednesday. La Capte, on the seafront, hosts a market every Friday, with scents made in Provence. The Port de Niel, a small marina on the southern tip of the Giens peninsula, is a place of rare beauty. It welcomes a few traditional fishermen as soon as the Var’s fine weather arrives. Port Pothuau, from which a 4km greenway, accessible only to bicycles and pedestrians, leads to Hyères-plages.
Mediterranean parks and gardens in the heart of the Var
Hyères is a rich town, but not just on land!
As a seaside resort in the South of France, you can also choose to take to the open sea, thanks to the piers offering departures to the islands of Hyères.
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Visit the islands of Porquerolles, Port Cros and Le Levant. Many boats offer crossings to visit the famous Golden Isles.
From this vantage point, you can dominate the entire Var town and even part of the département.
The Villa Noailles, this Hyères villa was designed by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens in collaboration with Var architect Léon David. A visit to the villa features a Mediterranean garden on the hillside overlooking the château, offering exceptional views.
Parc Olbius Riquier: this 7-hectare botanical garden will delight young and old alike. Having been awarded the Jardin Remarquable label, stroll along the pond and admire the park’s majestic palms, flower beds and exotic plants. And to keep the little ones entertained, there’s a merry-go-round, a little train and a zoo in the Hyèrois park.
Hyères also offers visits to historic monuments and colorful Mediterranean parks with their varied flora!
A town in the heart of the Var that’s easy to get to!
Hyères is ideally located. The town is served by an airport, bus station and SNCF train station. This gives people from all over France and abroad the opportunity to enjoy the Côte d’Azur during their camping holiday.
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What’s more, if you want to explore the surrounding area, Hyères is less than 25 kilometers from Toulon and its famous Mont Faron, a peak 584 meters above the city of Toulon. You’ll also have access to numerous museums and other towns in the department worth a visit, such as La Londe, Les Maures, Bormes les Mimosas, Le Lavandou…
Want to see more? Take a day trip to Saint Tropez, Cannes, Nice or the Gorges du Verdon.