Hyères Travel Guide

The Riviera\"s oldest resort town — golden islands and unspoiled coastline

Hyères is the French Riviera\"s best-kept secret — the oldest resort on the Côte d"Azur, gateway to the pristine Îles d"Or islands, and far more authentic than Saint-Tropez.

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Country

France (Côte d"Azur)

Best Time to Visit

May–September

Currency

EUR (€)

Language

French

Visa

Schengen. Visa-free for EU, UK, USA and most western nationalities.

Did You Know?

Hyères was the first resort on the French Riviera — favoured by Queen Victoria and Robert Louis Stevenson in the 19th century. The Villa Noailles hosted Man Ray and Coco Chanel.

Top Highlights

Îles d"Or (Porquerolles)Hyères Old TownVilla NoaillesGiens PeninsulaPorquerolles IslandToulon day tripSalins de Hyères

Why Visit Hyères?

Porquerolles island (accessible by ferry from Hyères) has turquoise waters that rival the Caribbean — and is a protected national park. Hyères itself has a beautiful medieval old town largely overlooked by tourists.

Getting There

Fly to Toulon-Hyères (TLN) with Transavia/Vueling, or to Nice (NCE) and take a train. TGV direct to Toulon from Paris (3.5h).

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