Hyères Calanque du

Hyères Calanque du Maure - Hyeres and Toulon on the mainland in the background Your Corner of Paradise on the Côte d'Azur 5 hectare site, with views of the Meditarranean and beautiful pine groves Hyères has long attracted artists and writers, including Victor Hugo and R.L. Stevenson, and the 100-year-old this year Villa Noailles, now open to the public, was a magnet for the avant-garde artists of the early 20th century from Jean Cocteau to Pablo Picasso. paths for exhilarating bike rides under pure blue skies. On the eastern side, the unspoilt Badine beach offers the perfect conditions for both thrilling water sports and relaxed sunbathing as well as yoga on the beach. The best of the south of France on your doorstep Apartments, villas and hotel Beachside bar and restaurant Watersports centre Private beach and pool Gastronomy Being by the sea means that seafood favourites like moules frîtes and bouillabaisse are popular on menus and there are many great restaurants in and around the old town and the Port d’Hyères. Afternoons whiled away here, with a glass of perfectly chilled wine in the sun, is true Riviera living. There are lively weekly markets at both Hyères and on the Giens Peninsula where you can find the very best of Provence’s fruit and vegetables, cheeses and plenty of baked goods too. The Presqu’île The Presqu’île – a much more romantic way to say peninsula – stretches its reach into the deep blue Mediterranean and is home to several seaside resorts and wild flamingos. To the west, marvel at kite surfers floating their colourful kites along the 4km long Plage d’Almanarre. And, on especially clear days, you can see the harbours at Toulon and Carqueiranne. The saltmarshes, with their famous flamingos, provide the perfect The island of Porquerolles At the tip of the Presqu’íle is Tour Fondue, a small port named after its 16th century fort. From here ferries leave daily to the islands off the coast of Hyères. The most famous of them is Porquerolles – often compared to the Caribbean due to its relaxed atmosphere and clear blue waters. Since cars aren’t allowed here, the best way to see the island is by bike – you’ll find plenty of bike hire companies along the harbour. Although there are restaurants, bars and a hotel on the island, the Plage de Notre Dame is best enjoyed with a hearty picnic of fresh baguette, sundried tomatoes and the cheese you bought from the morning market – and a glass of local rosé. Get there: Flights operate from Gatwick to Toulon (20 minutes by car), from June to September Stay at: Domaine de la Mer, offers hotel rooms, apartments, villas and cottages on the edge of the beach, a little corner of Paradise: domainedelamer.com At the Domaine, the environment is at the heart of everything we do Talented kitchen team which specially selects fresh, local produce. Organic cleaning products which are good for the evironment and our guests. Bedding made from 100% recycled material, 28% of which from the sea. To find out more and book for the summer: +33 4945 82101 - contact@domainedelamer.com Stay up to date... FOR AUTUMN 2023 Le Domaine des Artistes: Enjoy seminars from a range of writers, academics and philosophers on a variety of interesting topics every weekend, culminating in our first Ideqs Festival in June 2024. Activities for all the family Watersports centre Le Domaine de la Glisse offering classes in paddleboarding, kayaking, kitesurfing and more! Entertainment every night of the summer at our famous beachside restaurant. Badminton and volleyball court, bike rental, classes in yoga, HIIT, boxing and pilates. NEW - NEW - NEW - NEW - NEW - NEW - NEW - NEW - 70 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 71