How old is Hyères castle?

Its origins date back to the 11th century.

Is Hyères castle still standing?

No, only ruins remain at the top of the Castéou hill.

Is Hyères castle a protected monument?

The ruins are listed as historic monuments, with the ramparts and old castle additionally registered since 1926.

Can visitors walk around the ruins freely?

The site is reached on foot via a hillside path, though no official opening hours are available.

Château d'Hyères

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Château de Hyères stands in Hyères (Var), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 12th century, 13th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on the Castéou hill, the ruins of Hyères castle overlook the town and the surrounding bay. This medieval fortress, now in ruins, dates back to the 11th century and reflects the old defensive network along the Var coastline. The climb rewards visitors with an open view over Hyères and its hinterland.

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What to know

The site consists of open-air ruins with no roofed structures.
Access is on foot via a hillside path; no specific accessibility arrangements are indicated.
The ramparts and the old castle have been protected as historic monuments since 1926.
No information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.

Where this château is

Hyères · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

433 Rue St Pierre, 83400 Hyères

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Château phone number

+33 7 51 04 28 76

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00081637
Period of construction: 11th century, 12th century, 13th century, 15th century

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How old is Hyères castle?: Its origins date back to the 11th century.
Is Hyères castle still standing?: No, only ruins remain at the top of the Castéou hill.
Is Hyères castle a protected monument?: The ruins are listed as historic monuments, with the ramparts and old castle additionally registered since 1926.
Can visitors walk around the ruins freely?: The site is reached on foot via a hillside path, though no official opening hours are available.