Hyères — Palm-Lined Riviera Gateway
France's first winter resort, with a medieval old town, 7,000 palm trees and ferry access to the Îles d'Or.
About this destination
Hyères, often called 'Hyères-les-Palmiers,' was the original Côte d'Azur winter retreat — Queen Victoria, Tolstoy and Edith Wharton all spent seasons here. The medieval old town climbs to the ruins of Castel Sainte-Claire, while the modernist Villa Noailles is a landmark of Mediterranean architecture. The Giens peninsula stretches south to a double tombolo and salt marshes; ferries from La Tour Fondue reach Porquerolles in 20 minutes, Port-Cros in 40 and Le Levant beyond. Beaches, vineyards and the calanques of Carqueiranne are all within easy reach.
Best time to visit
April–June and September–October for warm weather without summer crowds.
Why a private transfer
Hyères sits next to Toulon-Hyères airport (TLN) but most travellers connect via Nice or Marseille. We provide private chauffeur transfers from any Riviera airport, plus port transfers for ferry departures to the Îles d'Or.
Official information
Nearby airports
- Toulon-Hyères (TLN)4 km away
- Marseille Provence (MRS)100 km away
- Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)140 km away
Our fleet
Choose the vehicle that fits your trip
Economy
Skoda Superb or equivalent
Business
Mercedes E-Class
First Class
Mercedes S-Class
Van / Group
Mercedes V-Class
Specialist desks for this destination
Whether you arrive by jet, yacht or cruise — or book on someone else's behalf — there is a dedicated workflow for you.
Yacht Charter Transfers
Quayside meet, provisioning runs, NDA-protected brokerage support.
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Apron-side meet, FBO coordination, tail-number tracking.
Learn more →Villa Concierge
House-week chauffeur, school runs, provisioning.
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One thread, one invoice, one named dispatcher per principal.
Learn more →Nearby destinations
Toulon
France's largest naval port set in a natural amphitheatre of hills, with ferry links to Corsica, Sardinia and the Îles d'Or.
Île de Porquerolles
The largest of the Îles d'Or, a car-free island of pine forests, vineyards and crystal-clear coves protected as a national park.
Saint-Tropez
Pastel old port, Pampelonne beach and timeless Riviera glamour.
Bandol
A pastel fishing port between Toulon and Cassis, surrounded by the terraced vineyards of the AOC Bandol wine appellation.