Princes’ Gate

The Princes' gate, in Hyères

The Princes' gate is a historic site of the old town of Hyères, a witness of its medieval past. The Hyères audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this former gate, a vestige of the fortifications of the town.

A vestige of the medieval fortifications

The Princes' gate is one of the former gates of the old town of Hyères, located on rue Sainte-Claire. A vestige of the medieval fortifications that protected the town, it recalls the time when access to the town was strictly controlled. Nestled in the lanes of the historic centre, it testifies to the defensive organisation of the past and constitutes one of the many landmarks of the rich medieval heritage of Hyères.

What to see

You admire the former stone gate, a vestige of the medieval fortifications, nestled in the lanes of the old town. The Princes' gate testifies to the defensive organisation of Hyères in the Middle Ages. It is a stop for lovers of heritage, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Princes' gate lies on rue Sainte-Claire, in the old town of Hyères, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible at all times from the public space. You discover it during a walk in the medieval centre.

What is the Princes' gate in Hyères?

It is a former gate of the old town of Hyères, on rue Sainte-Claire, a vestige of the medieval fortifications that protected the town.

Where is the Princes' gate?

On rue Sainte-Claire, in the old town of Hyères, in the Var.