Hyères, Provence, France

In 2010, the first Floral'Hyères was held in downtown Hyères, France. The most spectacular aspect of this biannual celebration was the flower parade, with 10 flower bedecked floats accompanied by singers, dancers, and other performers.

Nous avons exploré un peu Hyères ce weekend, et je vois maintenant pourquoi cette région est envahie de touristes chaque été....

Covering more than 13,000 hectares (50 square miles) and with a difference of 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) between the two extremities, the town of Hyères is one of the largest in France.

Hyères's downtown is great for retirees and kids, less so for ages 15-65.

The vieille ville is the prettiest part of downtown Hyères.

Pourquoi Hyères ? Comment est-il ?

Le nom d'Hyères ne sera plus correcte...

A beautiful beach famous for wind sports.

This villa and park is one of the most beautiful sites in Hyères.

Un moyen génial de voir Hyères.

A beautiful island off the coast of Hyères.

Ruins of an old abbey and marine trading post.

The salt marshes in Hyères are well worth a visit.

A few words about what Hyères is like in April.

Photos taken at Christmastime in Menton, Hyères, and Strasbourg.

On 5 and 6 April 2008, the southern French city of Hyères hosted its annual flower festival with an open day event at Marché aux fleurs d'Hyères, the largest flower market in France and the fourth largest in Europe. It was a fascinating look at this colorful aspect of the Hyérois community.

Hyères's annual tasting of dozens of wines from the region is animated by music, dance, and a celebrity host.

Even if you don't buy anything, the flower marché is worth a visit.

Typical Christmas Eve feast in Provence.

This mail order company in Hyères holds annual open houses during the height of the iris and hemerocallis growing seasons.

No holds barred in Christmas celebrations for French kids.

In January 2009, the South of France isn't exactly warm.

Find out about French occupations of yesteryear at this annual festival.

Site officiel de la ville d'Hyères.

Official site for visitors to Hyères.