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from 59 /pax. 4.5 hours

Dolphin Watching departing from Porquerolles

It is from the port of Porquerolles that the Croix du Sud V boat offers you a magnificent sea trip to meet wonderful cetaceans and marine  mammals of the Mediterranean. On the menu of the day, according to the chef’s mood: dolphins, turtles, shearwaters, rorquals and other beauties offered by the big blue sea. Pelagos […]

from 28 /pax. full day

Heading to Porquerolles

Board La Mouette, a comfortable boat-ride, for a commented coastal cruise from the port of Hyères with a stopover on the island of Porquerolles in the afternoon

from 24 /pax.

Ticket offices : Giens > Porquerolles

Save time ! If you are visiting the Var and want to go to Porquerolles, consider coming and buying your boat tickets at our points of sale. You will thus avoid the queue and be able to board the boat directly with your tickets. A nice tip to make the most of the wonderful island […]

Rugby World Cup 2023

Ready to enter the fray? The countdown is on, the Rugby World Cup starts on 8 September 2023! One of the most prestigious sport event in the world will be held in France for 6 weeks. A total of 48 matches will be played in the major cities of France: Nice, Marseille, Paris, Toulouse Saint […]

Cycle routes of the Metropolis Toulon Provence Mediterranee

Thanks to the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolis, Hyères has improved its cycle network. The metropolis has now 269 km of cycle routes and of course a stunning coastline… Hyères has more than 30 kilometers of cycle paths or lanes. The routes are just waiting to be extended. This is one of the priorities for the […]

from 15 /pax. /person

Explore Giens with a Kayak

We love paddling and kayaking. It’s so easy to glide over the water, to access small secret creeks, far from everything… It is now possible to rent a kayak (or canoe) in Giens (la Madrague). You’ll have an exceptional moment at a very low-price. La Madrague La Madrague ( see the image above ) is […]

All roads lead to Hyeres

Last year, I had the chance to travel around the world. Yes, yes, yes! A real world tour! From Cuba to Ushant via the Maldives, I have memories in my head, stars in my eyes and thousands of photos on the memory card. Difficult to share with you all my pictures of this one year […]

Summer pieces

Some vertical pictures, small pieces of summer 2020. The sea, the boats, the cicadas, the sun… It’s the south! Small photographic memories signed Julien Veyssade. Have a nice summer ! Share your most beautiful photos on instagram with #hyerestourisme

The golden islands boat ride

Embark with Sea Ride compagny on Apsara and discover the turquoise waters and the most beautiful beaches of Porquerolles and Port-Cros National Park. We offer you a departure from Hyères’ Port for an unforgettable sea ride to discover the Golden Islands. Renan Gueguen, your graduate and passionate captain will guide you on a very comfortable […]

Free shuttles to the city centre

To help you get around the town centre, the city of Hyères has created two free shuttles. Two mini-buses that rotate all year round from Monday to Saturday. It’s easy, practical and free🙂 These shuttles operate all year round, are free, with rotations every 7 minutes. There are 2 departure points for 2 possible arrivals. […]

2020 : new year, new things to do !

It’s always fun to do something new... You will find in this article a list of new things you can do while visiting our ( wonderful and beautiful ^^ ) city ! Here we go !

from 50 /pax. For a day

A day on Porquerolles

Ever dreamt about spending a day on Porquerolles, one of the most beautiful islands of the French Riviera? It is now possible from only  50€ per adult. For the 9th year in a row, the special offer “L’hiver est plus doux à Porquerolles” returns. Enjoy a relaxing off-season day on Porquerolles, also known as the […]

from 25 /pax. all day

An unforgettable day in Porquerolles

All aboard « La mouette » a comfortable boat, for a guided tour around the peninsula of Giens. Departure from Hyeres’port with an afternoon stop on Porquerolles island.

from 38 /pax.

Special offer : Bike + boat ticket

SPECIAL OFFER : BIKE + BOAT TICKET Ever dreamt about spending a day on Porquerolles? You can now enjoy our special offer to discover the island! What is provided : A bike for a full day A return ticket to the island Our offer includes a bike for a full day (you pick up your […]

Villa Carmignac in Porquerolles

If anyone had told me five years ago that I would be approaching paintings from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Botticelli, Roy Lichtenstein and Warhol In Porquerolles I wouldn't have believed it.. But, after many years of tremendous work, Charles Carmignac managed to offer a collection of art in the most beautiful setting. The villa Carmignac is now open !

A little bit of Hyeres in New York

From 1932 to 2019 In 1932, Henri Cartier Bresson ( My idol <3) photographed a bicycle hurtling down Edith Wharton avenue. This photo ( by the way this conscious blurry will always fascinate me ! ) is now visible in the Moma Museum ( The Museum Of Modern Art located in New York ) Yes […]

Ready for french F1 GP 2019 ?

More than 160 000 spectactors ! Formula 1 was celebrating their comeback in France after a 10-year absence. In 2019, the Paul Ricard Circuit will host the 60th edition of the French Formula 1 Grand Prix. Don’t miss it ! The French Grand Prix invites you to a big four-day party from 20th to 23rd […]

Awesome ride in La Mauniere

For most of us, mountain biking isn’t just a sport or a hobby. It’s a way of life. Here is an awesome video shot in La Mauniere, by Thomas Lejeune ! In Hyeres, La Mauniere in one of the best spot. But you can also ride in “Les Borrels” and near La Londe.

from 22 /pax.

Buy a MrZ poster online

Hyeres in your living room Good news for our online store’s international customers : we’ve just made an adjustment to our international shipping charges which we believe will provide a more accurate shipping charge – in many cases, a LOWER shipping charge, especially for Mr Z posters and items shipping outside of France. Hyeres Tourist […]

Scuba diving in Hyères

Come scuba dive in Hyères and enter the underwater world of silence. Our city is one of the most popular spots on the planet, as is the Mediterranean.

Galette or Gâteau ?

Enjoy a slice of "Galette des rois" or "Gateau des rois" for Epiphany. This is one of the most popular culinary traditions in France, which originates in the Christian Epiphany and the Roman winter solstice festival.

Winter in Hyeres

"They say one can sometimes swim in December.The weather is admirable." Leo Tolstoy - 1860 Letters.

The Pelagos Sanctuary

The PELAGOS Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals is a marine protected Area aimed at the protection of marine mammals (cetaceans). It covers approx. 90,000 km², comprising the waters between France (Toulon), Italy (Civitavecchia & Capo Falcone) and the Principality of Monaco.

A walk around the Niel

Here is a tip for a nice walk to the charming fisherman’s port of Niel, on the Giens peninisula. Follow the coastal path for a while, where you will get to admire wonderful landscapes along the coastline, to ascend to Giens before joining your departure point. Here is a precise map of the itinerary. Please […]

Magnificent Port-Cros

It's a true paradise island, Crusoe's island, a haven of untouched nature...

A typical dish from Provence

Let's share the recipe of a typical, colourful and flavoury dish from Provence: La Bouillabaisse d'oeufs (Eggs' Bouillabaisse). Don't be fooled by the title, it's really simple and Pascal Bonamy, chef of La Colombe restaurant gives you his tips ...

A magical encounter

There are days like today when someone shares a youtube video he shot around Porquerolles with us. Days like this when we feel like we could just leave everything behind to have such daily encounters and witness the wildlife beauty.

City of Art and History

Hyères is awarded the “City of Art and History” label. This national label is a major asset for cultural tourism. It recognizes the rich architecture, heritage and nature of Hyères and its Golden Isles.

Porquerolles by…

Today, we're handing it over to Claire from "Ô l'idée blog", as she discovers Porquerolles island. Let's follow her as she delves into the exploration of the Golden Isle that was once given as a wedding present... Thanks a lot Claire for the beautiful words and images!

Get to know where we live

We recently uploaded a fantastic video about a family and its new life in Hyeres. This is another interview. It smell like happiness ! ♥

The best European beach

Local and national French press have been conveying the information for the past weeks...Notre-Dame beach on Porquerolles was elected most beautiful beaches in Europe by the European Best Destinations, before 280 beaches in competition.