Massillon Gate

The Massillon gate, entrance to the old town of Hyères

The Massillon gate, also called the porte de la Rade, is one of the historic gates of the old town of Hyères. The Hyères audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic passage, the threshold of the medieval town.

The threshold of the medieval town

The Massillon gate, or porte de la Rade, is one of the former gates of the old town of Hyères. It bears the name of Massillon, a famous orator and churchman born in Hyères. To pass through this gate is to enter the maze of medieval lanes, lined with shops and old houses, which climb towards the castle. It testifies to the fortified past of the town and marks the entrance of the shopping street of the same name.

What to see

You admire the historic gate and its vaulted passage, the threshold of the old town, before venturing into the medieval lanes and the Massillon shopping street. The gate testifies to the fortified past of Hyères. It is a must-see stop to discover the historic centre, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Massillon gate lies at the entrance of the old town of Hyères, near Place Georges Clemenceau, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely passable at all times from the public space. You discover it during a walk towards the medieval centre.

Why is the gate called Massillon?

It bears the name of Massillon, a famous orator and churchman born in Hyères; it is also called the porte de la Rade.

Where is the Massillon gate?

At the entrance of the old town of Hyères, near Place Georges Clemenceau.