Hyères is in prime position on the French Riviera, situated between Toulon and St Tropez. Hyères has a certain authenticity and rustic charm that many of its Riviera counterparts have long since lost, with its wonderfully quaint old town based around the cosmopolitan Place Massillon and Casteou Hill. When you've had enough of the pavement cafes and Provencal architecture, head for Park St Bernard and enjoy the views. Car hire from Hyères can take you to Toulon in just over 20 minutes, or the nearby cable cars of Mont Faron. Hyères car rental is available from the Shell Petrol Station on 2 Ave. du 15E Corps.
Most visitors to Hyères are drawn to the palm tree-lined Avenue Gambetta, with its modern amenities, before venturing towards Place Massillon and the winding streets of the Old Town. The parkland here is perfect for relaxing in - Park St Bernard is the main civic park, but there's also the Parc Olbius Riquier which is a zoo and exotic garden, and the botanical gardens of Sainte-Claire. The Parc Olbius Riquier is just outside the town centre but easily reached if you hire a car from Hyères. If you fancy relaxing on the beach you should explore the Presqu'île de Giens.
