Rue des Porches

The rue des Porches, in Hyères

The rue des Porches is one of the most picturesque streets of the old town of Hyères, recognisable by its vaulted passages. The Hyères audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this medieval lane with a singular charm.

A medieval lane with vaulted passages

The rue des Porches owes its name to the porches and vaulted passages that mark it, vestiges of the medieval architecture of Hyères. Narrow and winding, lined with old stone houses, it plunges the visitor into the atmosphere of the town of the past. Its arcades, which span the lane, testify to the ingenuity of medieval urbanism, which made use of the slightest space. It is one of the finest streets of the historic centre.

What to see

You admire the porches and vaulted passages, the old stone houses and the medieval atmosphere of the lane, in the heart of the old town. The rue des Porches is one of the most picturesque of Hyères. It is a stop for lovers of heritage and old stones, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The rue des Porches lies in the heart of the old town of Hyères, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public lane at all times; narrow and sometimes sloping, it is explored on foot. You discover it during a walk in the medieval centre.

Where does the name of the rue des Porches come from?

From the porches and vaulted passages that mark it, vestiges of the medieval architecture of Hyères.

Where is the rue des Porches?

In the heart of the old town of Hyères, in the Var.