Sainte-Claire park

Located on the heights of the medieval town, this garden communicates via a picturesque trail with the modernist Villa Noailles and the St Bernard garden. The castle St Claire belonged at a time to the American writer Edith Wharton who created an impressive ensemble of terrace gardens in which she planted rare subtropical species. Most of them are from South America, Africa and Australia and bloom all through the year like the cycads, birds of paradise, musa trees, coral trees, aloes, yuccas, lantana and a rich collection of salvia.
Le Castel est une villa bâtie, dans un style roman de fantaisie, par Olivier Voutier, le découvreur de la Vénus de Milo. Il est enterré dans le jardin. La romancière américaine Edith Wharton y résida de 1927 à 1937. C'est aujourd'hui le siège du Parc National de Port-Cros.

Le jardin en terrasses a beaucoup perdu de la personnalité qu'Edith Wharton lui avait donné mais propose encore quelques belles scènes au caractère très méditerranéen. D'une superficie de 6500 m², il est situé tout près du Parc Saint-Bernard sur les hauteurs de la ville et bénéficie d'une vue imprenable sur la rade d'Hyères. Un chemin piétonnier relie d'ailleurs les deux jardins.

Sustainable tourism

The town of Hyères boasts a remarkable botanical heritage, as few other towns can boast such a wealth of botanical treasures. The Parc du Castel Sainte-Claire, or Parc Sainte-Claire, is one of the town's 3 large public gardens. Once the private property of American novelist Edith Warthon, it is now open to the public for exhibitions. You don't need to be a botany buff to appreciate the beauty of the many rare subtropical species for which it is renowned. Connected to the Parc Saint-Bernard by a footpath, it is also located on the heights of the city. A visit to both sites offers superb panoramic views and an unforgettable experience of nature.

Sainte-Claire park

Avenue Edith Warthon Centre-ville

83400   Hyères


04 94 00 78 65

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Opening

From 01/01 to 31/03, daily between 8 am and 5.30 pm.

From 01/04 to 31/05, daily between 8 am and 6 pm.

From 01/06 to 31/08, daily between 8 am and 7 pm.

From 01/09 to 31/10, daily between 8 am and 6 pm.

From 01/11 to 31/12, daily between 8 am and 5.30 pm.


Prices

Free entry.

Dernière mise à jour des informations le 04/12/2023

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Sainte-Claire park

Avenue Edith Warthon Centre-ville

83400   Hyères


04 94 00 78 65

Contact the provider