Viewpoint over the Old Town

The viewpoint over the old town of Hyères

From the heights of Hyères, a fine viewpoint reveals the old town and its roofs, as far as the bay. The Hyères audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this panorama, which takes in the medieval town and its Mediterranean setting.

The old town seen from above

Hyères rises in tiers on the slopes of a hill crowned by the ruins of its castle. From the heights, notably near the castle, the gaze takes in the sea of roofs of the medieval old town, its lanes, its bell towers and its ramparts, as far as the plain, the bay and the Golden Islands in the distance. These viewpoints allow you to grasp at a single glance the organisation of the town and the beauty of its Mediterranean setting.

What to see

From the heights, you admire the sea of roofs of the old town, its lanes, its bell towers and its ramparts, as far as the bay and the Golden Islands. This viewpoint offers one of the finest panoramas over Hyères. It is an ideal stop to grasp the organisation of the town, especially in the late-day light.

Practical information

The viewpoint over the old town is discovered from the heights of Hyères, notably near the castle, reachable on foot by climbs. They are open-air public spaces, freely accessible. It is best to bring good shoes and to enjoy the panorama on a clear day.

What can you see from the heights of Hyères?

The sea of roofs of the medieval old town, its lanes, its bell towers and its ramparts, as far as the plain, the bay and the Golden Islands in the distance.

From where to admire the old town of Hyères?

From the heights of the town, notably near the castle, which offer the finest viewpoints.