Hyéres & Surrounding Areas

Hyéres is reportedly one of the most "agreeable" towns of the Cote d'Azur. It is situated in the center of well-cultivated land providing fresh fruit and vegetables all year round. Neatly plotted over the landscape of the surrounding region you will find villages of notable beauty. Ramatuelle, Bormes-les-Mimosas and the small fishing village of Le Lavandou have been highly recommended by tourist brochures.

Just off the coast from where we will be staying you will find the three main Iles d'Hyéres. Approximately 6 miles (10km) from the mainland, their history is littered with tales of Greeks, Romans, Saracens and Pirates but these days it is officially safe to visit! Instead of previous imperial settlements you will find vineyards and pine forests. Port-Cros became a national park in 1963.

I think the end result of my little skirmish into local information is that in whatever direction you end up looking, you won't be disappointed.

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