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Parc du Castel Sainte Claire : Castel Sainte Claire is a villa built in Romanesque style by Olivier Voutier, who discovered the Venus de Milo. He is now buried in the grounds.
Edith Wharton resided here from 1927 - 1937. The villa is now the headquarters of the
Port-Cros National Park. The terraced grounds have lost much of the character lent to them by Wharton, but still offer some fine Mediterranean exhibits. Covering a surface area of 6,500 m2, this site is located on the heights of the town, near Parc Saint-Bernard, and offers breathtaking views over the bay of Hyères. A footpath links the two parks.
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Parc Saint Bernard : set under oaks planted by
Charles de Noailles, this terraced park abounds with heat-loving and sometimes rare varieties, such as wisteria, rosemary, cistus, mock orange and various climbing plants. It offers magnificent views over the sea.
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Cubist garden at Villa Noailles : two large openings at the end of one of the villa's terraces lead onto a tiny triangular garden designed by
Guévrékian, alternating squares of plants and water.
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Jardin Olbius Riquier : acclimatization garden created in the 19th century by Olbius Riquier and donated to the town in 1868. It was formerly part of the acclimatization garden of Paris. Its greenhouses and alleyways are home to many tropical varieties including palm trees, bamboo, banana trees, cacti, agaves and hibiscus. A delightful strolling ground, this park also features a little zoo, lake and waterfall, plus attractions for children (play areas, pony rides, roundabout and little train).
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