France · 2026 itinerary
Hyeres 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Hyeres: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
A 12th-century tower that once guarded the old town. You can walk around its base and read the information panels for free. It’s one of the last remnants of the medieval walls.
🕐 Exterior always visible; tower interior not open to public
Free entry💡 Pair it with a walk along the nearby ramparts—just behind the tourist office there’s a short, free path with views over the salt flats.
Hotels near Tour des Templiers →A modernist villa designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens in the 1920s. Now an art and architecture centre with rotating exhibitions. The garden and parts of the ground floor are free.
🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mon
Free entry💡 The rooftop terrace is free to access and offers a great view of the old town and the peninsula. Check if the guided tour of the interior is running—it’s 6 euros and worth it.
Hotels near Villa Noailles →La Caravelle · ££
Vino Terre Happy · ££
Deeper Into Hyeres
A lively outdoor market held every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Sells local produce, cheeses, olives, flowers, and second-hand goods. Entry is free—you just pay for what you buy.
🕐 Wed & Sat 07:00-13:00
💡 Get there by 08:30 to avoid the crowds and nab the best socca (chickpea pancake) from the stall near the fountain. Bring cash, as most vendors don’t take cards.
A large public park with exotic plants, ponds, and a small zoo with flamingos and peacocks. Plenty of shaded spots for a picnic.
🕐 Daily 07:30-19:00 (summer until 21:00)
💡 Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat and the school groups. The cactus garden section is surprisingly good.
La Régence
Le Phenix
Final Favourites & Departure
A sandy beach on the Giens peninsula with calm, shallow water. It’s quiet compared to the main town beaches and has public showers. Reachable by bike or bus.
💡 The bus line 39 from the train station drops you right at the beach for 1.50 euros. Bring a snorkel—the seagrass meadows here attract small fish.
Le Bon Coing
L'Eau à la Bouche
Getting Around Hyeres
Buy ticket from the machine by the bus stop (coins only). The stop is a 5-min walk from arrivals. From Place de la République, La Buanderie is a 10-min walk up Rue de Limans.
Both buses drop you on Avenue de Gambetta; walk 2 min east into Rue de Limans. Validate your ticket in the machine on board—fines are €50.
Pre-book with Taxi Hyères (04 94 65 12 12) to avoid airport queue surcharges. Flat rate to centre is €25 day, €30 night. No Uber.
From La Buanderie, the station is a 15-min walk (1 km) east along Rue de la République. For Nice or Marseille, change at Toulon. Buy tickets on the SNCF app to skip queues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Hyeres?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Tour des Templiers and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Hyeres?
See our full best time to visit Hyeres guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include chambres d'Hotes, Riviéra Beach Club, La Bastide. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.