Castel Sainte-Claire

The Castel Sainte-Claire, in Hyères

The Castel Sainte-Claire is an elegant residence surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, on the heights of Hyères. The Hyères audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this history-laden place, a former convent become a castel.

From a convent to a residence of charm

Before being a castel, Sainte-Claire was a convent of nuns, established on the heights of Hyères. The site was then transformed into a residence of charm, which notably welcomed a famous American woman of letters, charmed by the gentleness of the place. Today owned by the town, the Castel Sainte-Claire is surrounded by a fine Mediterranean garden and offers fine views over the town and the sea.

What to see

Here you discover the elegant residence, its Mediterranean garden and fine views over Hyères and the sea, in a peaceful setting full of history. The Castel Sainte-Claire, a former convent become a castel, is a haven of charm. It is a stop for lovers of heritage and gardens, on the heights of the town.

Practical information

The Castel Sainte-Claire lies on the heights of Hyères, reachable on foot by a climb. The park that surrounds it is a public space freely accessible during opening hours, which vary with the season; access to the residence may be subject to conditions. It is best to enquire before coming.

What was the Castel Sainte-Claire before being a castel?

It was a convent of nuns, established on the heights of Hyères, before being transformed into a residence of charm surrounded by a Mediterranean garden.

Where is the Castel Sainte-Claire?

On the heights of Hyères, in the Var.