Hyères

Hyères culinary specialities

Restaurateurs make the most of Hyères' advantageous location on the Mediterranean Sea. Every morning they go to the market and select the freshest fish, including scorpion fish and capon, to prepare the delicious Bouillabaisse. Several restaurants also feature on their menus the succulent Daurade à la provençale, a prestigious species emblematic of the region's culinary heritage. The people of the Var also love shellfish platters and seafood paella for lunch! If you want to wait with a smile on your face, try some anchoiade or tapenade toast - they're sure to whet your appetite. Among the meat specialities prepared in Hyères and the Toulon region is the exquisite daube provençale, which goes wonderfully with a Bandol Rouge or a Côte de Provence. On your way back from the beach, you'll no doubt enjoy a tasty cornet, preferably ordered from the artisan Coco Frio ice cream parlour.

What to do during a stay in Hyères?

Hyères' landscape heritage fascinates all its first-time visitors. To see for yourself, just take a stroll through one of the commune's 5 remarkable public parks. Rest assured, your amazement has only just begun! Set course for the sumptuous island of Porquerolles. This place is the epitome of paradise on the Côte d'Azur. It has the advantage of offering the most varied landscapes of all the islands in the archipelago. You can bask on one of its beaches or take a bike ride to explore its nooks and crannies in complete freedom. Or would you prefer to enjoy this dream environment on foot? The coastal paths of the Presqu'île de Giens won't disappoint! This site is home to an ornithological reserve and offers postcard-perfect scenery that amazes all holidaymakers. Looking for a picturesque spot to surprise your partner? Head for the Hermitage beach to the north-west of the Presqu'île! For a family picnic, there's nothing better than a stopover on Plage du Mérou. With the kids, it's also great to plant your parasol on the fine sand of the Olbia Almanarre beach. The Rade d'Hyères is also very popular with diving enthusiasts. Les Dalles de Bagaud and l'Épave du Donator are two spots characterised by a high level of biodiversity.

Must-see destinations around Hyères

In Bormes-les-Mimosas, just 20 minutes from your Hyères holiday rental, you'll find the sumptuous Estagnol beach, a heavenly site characterised by a large shady pine forest and transparent waters!

Further west, you can keep busy for a day in Toulon. We recommend attending an RCT match at the Stade Mayol if your stay coincides with the rugby Top 14 calendar. You'll also enjoy strolling through the Parc des Oiseaux, home to a lake frequented by swans, geese and ducks.