Avenue Joseph Clotis

Avenue Joseph Clotis, in Hyères

Avenue Joseph Clotis is an elegant avenue of Hyères, a former promenade of the winter visitors lined with palm trees. The Hyères audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this artery, a witness of the history of Hyères-les-Palmiers.

From the Avenue of Palms to today

Cut through in 1861, this avenue was first a prized place of promenade for the winter visitors. It successively bore the names of Avenue de l'Impératrice, then des Palmiers, before becoming Avenue Joseph Clotis. Its rows of palm trees recall the nickname of Hyères-les-Palmiers and the time when the town attracted an elegant clientele who came to enjoy its climate. It is today a lively artery, a witness of this rich past.

What to see

Here you wander along the rows of palm trees, in the atmosphere of an elegant promenade, a witness of the history of Hyères-les-Palmiers. Avenue Joseph Clotis recalls the era of the winter visitors. It is a pleasant stop, ideal for strolling in the heart of the town.

Practical information

Avenue Joseph Clotis lies in Hyères, reachable on foot. It is a public avenue freely accessible at all times and on the level; the shops around have their own hours. The promenade, shaded by palm trees, is pleasant in all seasons.

What names has Avenue Joseph Clotis borne?

Cut through in 1861, it was first Avenue de l'Impératrice, then Avenue des Palmiers, before becoming Avenue Joseph Clotis.

Where is Avenue Joseph Clotis?

In Hyères, in the Var.