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Hyeres
Toulon,
world reknown windsurf and sailing resort |
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| Hyeres sailing
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In
the heart of the Provence region,
a land of contrast, frequently
appreciated for its temperate climate,
Hyères-les-Palmiers is an
average-sized town, and home to
53,000 inhabitants.
Nestling at
the foot of the Maures Hills,
bordered by the Mediterranean Sea
between Provence and the French Riviera,
Hyères is situated right
at the heart of the Provence
d'Azur area. Friendly and welcoming,
the town offers 35,000 acres
of protected scenery and remains
one of the South France's rare
authentic, and unspoiled holiday
destinations.
Thanks to the its
remarkable 7000-hectare bay
and exceptional water sports facilities,
Hyères has been
awarded the "Station Voile" water
sports label; it also flies
the European Blue Flag at its
ports and beaches in recognition
of its pure coastal waters.
Hyères
has been awarded a 4-flower "City
in Bloom" prize every year
for its delightful local parks
and gardens.
Hyeres les Palmiers
offers 25+ kilometers of
beach. You will mostly enjoy the
watersports and exceptional nature
surroundings with excursions to lively
cities like Marseilles. |
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| The city |
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| The Templiers
tower |
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| The Giens
bay |
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| Sailing in
the bay |
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Hyeres
Toulon at
a glance |
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LOCATION
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Along
the Mediterranean Sea, South
East part of France
50 kms (35 miles) from Saint Tropez, 150 kms from (95 miles)
from Nice (international airport)
1.5 hours flight from Paris, Rome, Madrid, Munich and London
6 hours flight from New York and Moscow, 12 hours flight
from Tokyo
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SIZE
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French
small size city (55,000 inhabitants)
10 kms (6 miles) from one end to another
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WEATHER
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Mostly
sunny all year round.
Temperatures vary from 20 to 35°C (70 to 100°F) during
the summer and from 5 to 15°C (40 to 60 °F) during
the winter. The sea, in the summer, varies between 20 to
25°C (70 to 80°F)
See a 4-day
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MOVE
AROUND TOWN
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Both Hyeres
and Toulon have a train
station, with regional (Nice,
Cannes, Monaco, Grasse, etc...)
lines. Toulon rail station
also welcomes lines to Italy,
Paris and all the European
capitals.
Around town, a very well developped bus infrastructure will
take you from one place to another for 1 €.
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GO
OUT
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Most of
the beaches in Hyeres and Toulon
are public (free) ones, some
sandy,
some
with pebbles, some with the
red rocks of the Esterel mountain.
You will find all sorts of restaurants, caffes and snacks
around town, serving from a sandwich (2 €) to sophisticated
haute cuisine.
Both Hyeres and Toulon are very popular destinations for
tourists and windsurfers. Just like any other city on the
Riviera and in Provence, it makes them lively cities at night,
with discotheques, restaurants and
caffes
open
all
night long.
One of the main attraction of the summer in Hyeres
is the windsurf world championship,
in July or August, depending on the year.
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