Saint-Louis Church

The Saint-Louis church of Hyères

The Saint-Louis church is an ancient Catholic church, located on the edge of the old town of Hyères. The Hyères audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this religious building, heir to a former medieval convent.

A medieval church of the mendicant orders

The Saint-Louis church of Hyères is an ancient religious building, heir to a convent founded in the Middle Ages by a mendicant order. In a style blending Romanesque and Gothic, it stands out by its fine façade and its sober architecture, characteristic of the churches of the mendicant orders. Listed as a historic monument, it testifies to the richness of the medieval religious heritage of the town.

What to see

You admire the fine façade, the sober architecture blending Romanesque and Gothic and the interior of the church, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The Saint-Louis church testifies to the medieval religious heritage of Hyères. It is a stop for lovers of heritage, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Saint-Louis church lies on the edge of the old town of Hyères, reachable on foot. A working Catholic place of worship and a historic monument, it can be visited with respect for services; hours vary with the season and the celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the origin of the Saint-Louis church of Hyères?

It is the heir to a convent founded in the Middle Ages by a mendicant order; its sober architecture blends Romanesque and Gothic, and it is listed as a historic monument.

Where is the Saint-Louis church?

On the edge of the old town of Hyères, in the Var.